Howard School

904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
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Bottom 50%
Serving 87 students in grades 3-12, Howard 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : 20-29%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Howard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Howard School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
87 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Howard School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
20-29%
64%
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(18-19)
35-39%
70%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
30%
42%
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White
63%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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≤20%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howard School?
The graduation rate of Howard School is 20%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Howard School?
87 students attend Howard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Howard School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard School?
Howard School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard School offer ?
Howard School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Howard School part of?
Howard School is part of Howard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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