Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Excellence Academy Charter 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Excellence Academy Charter School?
196 students attend Excellence Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Excellence Academy Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excellence Academy Charter School?
Excellence Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excellence Academy Charter School offer ?
Excellence Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Excellence Academy Charter School part of?
Excellence Academy Charter School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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