Joseph A. Craig 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 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
7%
Black
(19-20)94%
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)
89%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Joseph A. Craig 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph A. Craig Charter School?
372 students attend Joseph A. Craig Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Joseph A. Craig Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Joseph A. Craig Charter School offer ?
Joseph A. Craig Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph A. Craig Charter School part of?
Joseph A. Craig Charter School is part of Joseph A. Craig Charter School District.
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