Mary D. Coghill Charter 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 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
7%
Black
(19-20)99%
43%
White
(19-20)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mary D. Coghill Charter School District
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mary D. Coghill Charter School?
589 students attend Mary D. Coghill Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mary D. Coghill Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mary D. Coghill Charter School offer ?
Mary D. Coghill Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mary D. Coghill Charter School part of?
Mary D. Coghill Charter School is part of Mary D. Coghill Charter School District.
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