School For Exceptional Children

105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For Exceptional Children 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 59% 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: 22 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

School For Exceptional Children's student population of 22 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
22 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

School For Exceptional Children 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 School For Exceptional Children is 0.63, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#779 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
29%
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21-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
45%
42%
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White
41%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.63
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(19-20)
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School For Exceptional Children's ranking?
School For Exceptional Children is ranked #779 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Exceptional Children?
The graduation rate of School For Exceptional Children is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 84%.
How many students attend School For Exceptional Children?
22 students attend School For Exceptional Children.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of School For Exceptional Children students are Black, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does School For Exceptional Children offer ?
School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is School For Exceptional Children part of?
School For Exceptional Children is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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