Paradise Elementary School vs. Lessie Moore Elementary School
Should you attend Paradise Elementary School or Lessie Moore 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
Top Rankings
Paradise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Lessie Moore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Paradise Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lessie Moore 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-3
Total Students
357 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1128 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
69
Kindergarten Students
46
67
Grade 1 Students
45
86
Grade 2 Students
46
104
Grade 3 Students
54
83
Grade 4 Students
39
-
Grade 5 Students
48
-
Grade 6 Students
37
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
20%
70%
% White
70%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
