Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James Stephens Montessori School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
James Stephens Montessori School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Stephens Montessori School is 0.50, 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 James Stephens Montessori School's ranking?
James Stephens Montessori School is ranked #236 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend James Stephens Montessori School?
469 students attend James Stephens Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of James Stephens Montessori School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Stephens Montessori School?
James Stephens Montessori School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Stephens Montessori School offer ?
James Stephens Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is James Stephens Montessori School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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