The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
135 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
66%
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Showing 1997–2010. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)75%
46%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)24%
49%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
67%
58%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Ewell S. Aiken Optional School?
135 students attend Ewell S. Aiken Optional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ewell S. Aiken Optional School students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ewell S. Aiken Optional School offer ?
Ewell S. Aiken Optional School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ewell S. Aiken Optional School part of?
Ewell S. Aiken Optional School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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