John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School vs. Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Should you attend John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School or Emily C. Watkins Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
182 West Fifth Street
La Place, LA 70068
La Place, LA 70068
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Emily C. Watkins Elementary 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
371 students
495 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#711 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
41
50
Grade 1 Students
43
71
Grade 2 Students
38
56
Grade 3 Students
43
71
Grade 4 Students
42
39
Grade 5 Students
43
45
Grade 6 Students
45
47
Grade 7 Students
36
49
Grade 8 Students
40
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
46%
53%
% White
40%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
