Serving 355 students in grades 5-8, East St. John Preparatory 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 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
East St. John Preparatory 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 East St. John Preparatory Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is East St. John Preparatory Academy's ranking?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is ranked #1147 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy?
355 students attend East St. John Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of East St. John Preparatory Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East St. John Preparatory Academy?
East St. John Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does East St. John Preparatory Academy offer ?
East St. John Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is East St. John Preparatory Academy part of?
Kate Barrington has compiled this guide to magnet schools, explaining their unique educational approach, core principles, benefits, and potential considerations for parents seeking alternatives within the public school system.
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Related School News
Highlights of 2020 defensive end Khari Coleman at The Opening New Orleans regional camp March 10, ...
After their school caught fire early Friday, East St. John Elementary School students in LaPlace can expect to be out of ...
