Crescent Elementary/junior High School
Tel:
(225)659-2437
- Crescent Elementary/junior High School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (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 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Crescent Elementary/junior High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Crescent Elementary/junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Crescent Elementary/junior High School is 0.39, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #365 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 22% | 44% |
| White | 75% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iberville Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Crescent Elementary/junior High School is Plaquemine Senior High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Plaquemine Senior High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Iberville Charter Academy (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plaquemine Plaquemine Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 1431 students
2.5 miles
59595 Belleview Drive
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225)687-6367 2.5 7-12 1431 - Plaquemine Iberville Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 279 students
2.6 miles
24360 Enterprise Blvd
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225)238-7346 2.6 K-8 279 - Plaquemine Iberville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 1224 students
3.5 miles
58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225)687-2217 3.5 PK-6 1224 - White Castle Dorseyville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
8.9 miles
31505 Hwy. 1 South
White Castle, LA 70788
(225)545-3805 8.9 PK-6 454 - Brusly Lukeville Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 458 students
9.9 miles
6123 Highway 1 South
Brusly, LA 70719
(225)749-8386 9.9 3-5 458
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