L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(504) 349-7768
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies serves 211 students in grades 6-8.
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies placed in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 211 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 211 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked within the top 1% 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 L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.72, which is more 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 | #1 out of 1277 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 33% | 43% |
| White | 38% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies is Jcfa (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 363 students10
0.3 miles
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582 0.3 PK-5 363 - Gretna Frederick Douglass Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 315 students10
0.4 miles
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 368-5962 0.4 PK-5 315 - Gretna Jcfa Charter School Grades: 8-12 | 154 students
0.5 miles
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121 0.5 8-12 154 - Gretna William Hart Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 344 students10
0.9 miles
2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346 0.9 PK-5 344 - Gretna Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 405 students10
1.0 miles
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300 1 9-12 405
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