Serving 1,575 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Morris Jeff Community 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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-12
- Enrollment: 1,575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Jeff Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morris Jeff Community School's student population of 1,575 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Jeff Community School 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 Morris Jeff Community School is 0.67, which is more 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
#671 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
45%
41%
White
21%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Jeff Community School's ranking?
Morris Jeff Community School is ranked #671 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Morris Jeff Community School often compared to?
Morris Jeff Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bricolage Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Jeff Community School?
The graduation rate of Morris Jeff Community School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Morris Jeff Community School?
1,575 students attend Morris Jeff Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Morris Jeff Community School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Jeff Community School?
Morris Jeff Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Jeff Community School offer ?
Morris Jeff Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Morris Jeff Community School part of?
Morris Jeff Community School is part of Morris Jeff Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Morris Jeff Community School located?
Morris Jeff Community School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mid City.
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