Special School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 187 students in Special School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Special School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Special School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has increased from 5% over five school years.
How many schools belong to Special School District?
Special School District manages 4 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Special School District?
Special School District is ranked #42 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Special School District?
48% of Special School District students are Black, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Special School District?
Special School District has a student/teacher ratio of 33:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
