Serving 83 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pinecrest Supports & Services Center 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%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- 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
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center's student population of 83 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center 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 Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is 0.49, 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
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
35%
42%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 Pinecrest Supports & Services Center's ranking?
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is ranked #905 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
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 Pinecrest Supports & Services Center?
The graduation rate of Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pinecrest Supports & Services Center?
83 students attend Pinecrest Supports & Services Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pinecrest Supports & Services Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pinecrest Supports & Services Center offer ?
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pinecrest Supports & Services Center part of?
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is part of Special School District.
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