Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homedale 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 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
40%
42%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Homedale School?
246 students attend Homedale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Homedale School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homedale School?
Homedale School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homedale School offer ?
Homedale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Homedale School part of?
Homedale School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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