Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School?
265 students attend Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School offer ?
Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School part of?
Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School is part of Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School District.
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