Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)

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 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(12-13)
≤10%
67%
(12-13)
≤20%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
81%
41%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
(12-13)
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
Source: 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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