Serving 863 students in grades 8-13, Eleanor Mcmain Secondary 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-13
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-13
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
96%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School's ranking?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is ranked #857 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School often compared to?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdonogh #35 College Preparatory School, Lusher Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
863 students attend Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offer ?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-13
What school district is Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School part of?
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School is part of Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2012
i will go there for my ninth grade year ,which is in two years
5 3/22/2010
I would recommend this school because it is secondary. I really like the fact that it has many activities for the student to learn. I believe the extracurricular activities will be helpful to the students, and will let them do anything they would like in life.
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