Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)

Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
21 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deckbar Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deckbar Alternative School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
9%
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Black
67%
42%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Deckbar Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
14%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in LA.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Deckbar Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deckbar Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Deckbar Alternative School?
21 students attend Deckbar Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Deckbar Alternative School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deckbar Alternative School?
Deckbar Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deckbar Alternative School offer ?
Deckbar Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Deckbar Alternative School part of?
Deckbar Alternative School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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