Rooted School (Closed 2023)

Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Rooted 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 was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
50-59%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rooted School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rooted School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rooted School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rooted School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rooted School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rooted School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Rooted School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rooted School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rooted School?
The graduation rate of Rooted School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rooted School?
184 students attend Rooted School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rooted School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooted School?
Rooted School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rooted School offer ?
Rooted School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rooted School part of?
Rooted School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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