Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired's student population of 58 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired 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 Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is 0.61, 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
#779 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
55%
42%
White
28%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired's ranking?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is ranked #779 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired often compared to?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impairedis often viewed alongside schools like Louisiana School For The Deaf, Louisiana Virtual 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
The graduation rate of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired?
58 students attend Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offer ?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired part of?
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired is part of La Schools For The Deaf And Visually Impaired School District.
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