Serving 931 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morris Jeff Community 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morris Jeff Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Morris Jeff Community School's student population of 931 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
931 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morris Jeff Community School 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 Morris Jeff Community School is 0.68, which is more 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
#707 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
46%
42%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Morris Jeff Community School's ranking?
Morris Jeff Community School is ranked #707 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Morris Jeff Community School often compared to?
Morris Jeff Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lusher Charter School, Bricolage Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Morris Jeff Community School?
931 students attend Morris Jeff Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Morris Jeff Community School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Jeff Community School?
Morris Jeff Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Jeff Community School offer ?
Morris Jeff Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Morris Jeff Community School part of?
Morris Jeff Community School is part of Morris Jeff Community School District.
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