Deckbar Alternative School serves 21 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
67%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Deckbar Alternative School?
21 students attend Deckbar Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Deckbar Alternative School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deckbar Alternative School?
Deckbar Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deckbar Alternative School offer ?
Deckbar Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Deckbar Alternative School part of?
Deckbar Alternative School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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