Serving 292 students in grades 5-8, St. Helena Central Middle School 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 was 42% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Helena Central Middle School?
292 students attend St. Helena Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of St. Helena Central Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena Central Middle School?
St. Helena Central Middle School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Helena Central Middle School offer ?
St. Helena Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is St. Helena Central Middle School part of?
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