Serving 365 students in grades 5-12, Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Miller-Mccoy Academy For Math And Business 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business?
The graduation rate of Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business?
365 students attend Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business?
Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business offer ?
Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business part of?
Miller-mccoy Academy For Mathematics And Business is part of RSD-Miller-Mccoy Academy For Math And Business School District.
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