Serving 130 students in grades 3-5, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary 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 Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is 0.54, 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 Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School is ranked #628 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
130 students attend Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School?
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School offer ?
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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