Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired's student population of 57 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
65%
41%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired's ranking?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is ranked #1042 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired often compared to?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impairedis often viewed alongside schools like Louisiana School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
The graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
57 students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired part of?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is part of La Schools For The Deaf And Visually Impaired School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired located?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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