Woodland West School

2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodland West 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodland West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Woodland West School's student population of 782 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
782 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodland West School 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 Woodland West School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#763 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodland West 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 2021-22 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodland West School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodland West School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
11%
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Black
52%
41%
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White
21%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodland West School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodland West 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodland West School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodland West School's ranking?
Woodland West School is ranked #763 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodland West School?
782 students attend Woodland West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodland West School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland West School?
Woodland West School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodland West School offer ?
Woodland West School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Woodland West School part of?
Woodland West School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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