Harriet Tubman Charter School
Tel:
(504) 227-3800
Harriet Tubman Charter School serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Harriet Tubman Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Harriet Tubman Charter School's student population of 647 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 647 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harriet Tubman Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harriet Tubman Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #904 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 88% | 43% |
| White | 2% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 52% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harriet Tubman Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harriet Tubman Charter School is Lord Beaconsfield Landry-oliver Perry Walker High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Lord Beaconsfield Landry-oliver Perry Walker High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,155 student
0.6 miles
1200 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170 0.6 9-12 1,155 - New Orleans William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 349 students
0.6 miles
1801 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7111 0.6 PK-8 349 - New Orleans Elan Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 58 students
0.7 miles
709 Park Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 475-7454 0.7 K-2 58 - New Orleans Mcdonogh #32 Literacy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 379 students
0.7 miles
800 Dearmas Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7144 0.7 PK-8 379 - New Orleans New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 763 students
0.7 miles
425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810 0.7 9-12 763
School Reviews
| 5 I love my school. They teachers really help me learn. Children feel safe when they are here at all time. We are provided with the best team of educators. And we are never just working all the time, we have enough free time each day. GO HT!!!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - glori |
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