Top Rankings
The Willow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,954 students in The Willow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in The Willow School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,338 Schools
# Students
1,954 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
The Willow School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 193 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
27%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
403 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
21%
42%
# White Students
1,141 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
58%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
113
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,505 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,374 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,505
$14,974
Spending / Student
$10,374
$14,320
Best The Willow School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,954 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Willow School District?
The Willow School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,954 students.
What is the rank of The Willow School District?
The Willow School District is ranked #2 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Willow School District?
58% of The Willow School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Willow School District?
The Willow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is The Willow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,374 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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