Union Parish Alternative Center

1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Union Parish Alternative 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (17-18)
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
(16-17)
35-39%
63%
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(16-17)
40-44%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Parish Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)
11%
6%
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Black
(17-18)
59%
44%
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White
(17-18)
29%
45%
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Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
1%
2%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
66%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Parish Alternative Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Educating students that are not in the traditional classroom setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Parish Alternative Center?
140 students attend Union Parish Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Union Parish Alternative Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Union Parish Alternative Center offer ?
Union Parish Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Union Parish Alternative Center part of?
Union Parish Alternative Center is part of Union Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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