The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)2%
4%
Black
(12-13)96%
44%
White
(12-13)1%
48%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?
280 students attend James Weldon Johnson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James Weldon Johnson School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is James Weldon Johnson School part of?
James Weldon Johnson School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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