Dutchtown Primary School
Tel:
(225) 391-7850
Dutchtown Primary School serves 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dutchtown Primary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dutchtown Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dutchtown Primary School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 824 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dutchtown Primary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dutchtown Primary School is 0.56, 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 Testing Rank | #80 out of 1277 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 24% | 43% |
| White | 62% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dutchtown Primary School is Dutchtown High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dutchtown Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Geismar Dutchtown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 902 students
0.0 miles
13078 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7800 0.0 6-8 902 - Geismar Dutchtown High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,333 students
0.1 miles
13165 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-6200 0.1 9-12 2,333 - Gonzales Duplessis Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 727 students
1.2 miles
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650 1.2 PK-5 727 - Geismar Spanish Lake Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 850 students
1.2 miles
13323 Bluff Road
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7650 1.2 PK-5 850 - Prairieville Prairieville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 955 students
3.5 miles
16200 Hwy 930
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300 3.5 6-8 955
School Reviews
| 2 The school is primarily focused on fundraising, discipline, and education and generally in that order. Any extra circular, art or music programs will be after school and out of pocket. - Posted by Parent - Queen |
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