Serving 12 students in grades 6-12, Williams Scholar Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Scholar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Williams Scholar Academy's student population of 12 students has declined by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Scholar Academy 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 Williams Scholar Academy is 0.00, which is less 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
#820 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Scholar Academy's ranking?
Williams Scholar Academy is ranked #820 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Williams Scholar Academy?
12 students attend Williams Scholar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Williams Scholar Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Scholar Academy?
Williams Scholar Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Scholar Academy offer ?
Williams Scholar Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Williams Scholar Academy part of?
Williams Scholar Academy is part of Williams Scholar Academy Inc. School District.
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