Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci's student population of 918 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci 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 Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is 0.15, 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
#1091 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
92%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci's ranking?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is ranked #1091 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci often compared to?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sciis often viewed alongside schools like Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, Dorothy Height Charter School, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology 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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci?
918 students attend Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci offer ?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci part of?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is part of Martin Behrman Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci located?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
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