Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pride College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-PRIDE College Preparatory Academy 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Pride College Preparatory Academy?
323 students attend Pride College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pride College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pride College Preparatory Academy?
Pride College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pride College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pride College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pride College Preparatory Academy part of?
Pride College Preparatory Academy is part of RSD-PRIDE College Preparatory Academy School District.
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