Amikids Acadiana

611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 35 students in grades 6-12, Amikids Acadiana ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amikids Acadiana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Amikids Acadiana's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
Year Founded
2008

School Rankings

Amikids Acadiana ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amikids Acadiana is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#280 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
34%
<50%
42%
<50%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
69%
41%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amikids Acadiana's ranking?
Amikids Acadiana is ranked #280 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amikids Acadiana?
The graduation rate of Amikids Acadiana is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Amikids Acadiana?
35 students attend Amikids Acadiana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Amikids Acadiana students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Amikids Acadiana offer ?
Amikids Acadiana offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amikids Acadiana part of?
Amikids Acadiana is part of Acadia Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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