East Street School (Closed 2012)
East Street School served 31 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
39%
42%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
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