Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mahalia Jackson Elementary 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
86%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mahalia Jackson Elementary School?
206 students attend Mahalia Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mahalia Jackson Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahalia Jackson Elementary School?
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mahalia Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mahalia Jackson Elementary School part of?
Mahalia Jackson Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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