Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, A.c. Alexander 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 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
A.c. Alexander School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.c. Alexander School is 0.51, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend A.c. Alexander School?
680 students attend A.c. Alexander School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of A.c. Alexander School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.c. Alexander School?
A.c. Alexander School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.c. Alexander School offer ?
A.c. Alexander School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is A.c. Alexander School part of?
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