Evangeline Central School (Closed 2023)

4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades 4-9, Evangeline Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(17-18)
<50%
64%
(17-18)
<50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
60%
42%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.51
(17-18)
≤10%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
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 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evangeline Central School?
The graduation rate of Evangeline Central School is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82%.
How many students attend Evangeline Central School?
30 students attend Evangeline Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Evangeline Central School students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evangeline Central School?
Evangeline Central School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evangeline Central School offer ?
Evangeline Central School offers enrollment in grades 4-9
What school district is Evangeline Central School part of?
Evangeline Central School is part of Evangeline Parish School District.

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