Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Ellender Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ellender Memorial High School's student population of 893 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellender Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellender Memorial High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
33%
42%
White
28%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellender Memorial High School's ranking?
Ellender Memorial High School is ranked #683 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ellender Memorial High School often compared to?
Ellender Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terrebonne High School, South Terrebonne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellender Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Ellender Memorial High School is 91%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ellender Memorial High School?
893 students attend Ellender Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ellender Memorial High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellender Memorial High School?
Ellender Memorial High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ellender Memorial High School offer ?
Ellender Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellender Memorial High School part of?
Ellender Memorial High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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