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Paul J. Solis Elementary School vs. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul J. Solis 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonogh 26/homedale 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
739 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul J. Solis Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul J. Solis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul J. Solis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#623 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
#1148 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul J. Solis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul J. Solis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paul J. Solis Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
42
Kindergarten Students
122
70
Grade 1 Students
126
61
Grade 2 Students
120
57
Grade 3 Students
112
49
Grade 4 Students
104
59
Grade 5 Students
106
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
32%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul J. Solis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(18-19 School Year Data)
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul J. Solis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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