Serving 384 students in grades 4-8, Greenville Park Leadership Academy 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hammond Junior High Magnet School serves the southern part of Hammond, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 52.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenville Park Leadership Academy's student population of 384 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenville Park Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenville Park Leadership Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 is Greenville Park Leadership Academy's ranking?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy is ranked #1167 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
384 students attend Greenville Park Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Greenville Park Leadership Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenville Park Leadership Academy?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenville Park Leadership Academy offer ?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenville Park Leadership Academy part of?
Greenville Park Leadership Academy is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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