Avoyelles Public Charter School
Tel:
(318)240-8285
- Avoyelles Public Charter School serves 741 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Avoyelles Public Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Avoyelles Public Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Avoyelles Public Charter School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Avoyelles Public Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,278 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Avoyelles Public Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #36 out of 1278 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 27% | 44% |
| White | 66% | 44% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avoyelles Public Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Avoyelles Public Charter School is Marksville High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marksville Elementary School (3.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marksville Marksville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 574 students
3.5 miles
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-7464 3.5 PK-6 574 - Marksville Marksville High School Grades: 7-12 | 790 students
3.7 miles
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-9356 3.7 7-12 790 - Moreauville Avoyelles High School Grades: 7-12 | 657 students
5.5 miles
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318)985-2361 5.5 7-12 657 - Cottonport Cottonport Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 421 students
6.8 miles
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-3404 6.8 PK-6 421 - Cottonport Raymond Laborde Correctional Center Special Education School
Grades: 10-12 | 6 students
7.3 miles
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-2891 7.3 10-12 6
School Reviews
| 5 I LOVE CHS! I was one of the students in the first graduating class! Ms. Julie is an angel and i dont know where I would be in life right now without this amazing educational institution. CHS has prepared me to succeed in life and to make the right decision in attending college! - Posted by Student/Alumni - hjdjv |
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