John Martyn Community School

1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 67 students in grades 8-12, John Martyn Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Martyn Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

John Martyn Community School's student population of 67 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 142% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

John Martyn Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Martyn Community School is 0.49, 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)
#599 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
29%
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≤20%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
18%
9%
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Black
69%
42%
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White
7%
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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0.49
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21-39%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Martyn Community School's ranking?
John Martyn Community School is ranked #599 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are John Martyn Community School often compared to?
John Martyn Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale High School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Martyn Community School?
The graduation rate of John Martyn Community School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend John Martyn Community School?
67 students attend John Martyn Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John Martyn Community School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Martyn Community School?
John Martyn Community School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Martyn Community School offer ?
John Martyn Community School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is John Martyn Community School part of?
John Martyn Community School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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