Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans 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 <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
78%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans?
9 students attend Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans offer ?
Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans part of?
Methodist Home For Children Of Greater New Orleans is part of Special School District.
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