Serving 16 students in grades 4-12, Amikids Southwest 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
81%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amikids Southwest?
The graduation rate of Amikids Southwest is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Amikids Southwest?
16 students attend Amikids Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Amikids Southwest students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Amikids Southwest offer ?
Amikids Southwest offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Amikids Southwest part of?
Amikids Southwest is part of Beauregard Parish School District.
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