Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy's student population of 118 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy 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 N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy is 0.28, 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
#905 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
84%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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 N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy's ranking?
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy is ranked #905 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy often compared to?
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy?
118 students attend N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy?
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy offer ?
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy part of?
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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