Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2005)

Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center serves 396 students in grades 6. 
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
50%
42%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center?
396 students attend Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center part of?
Lessie Moore Sixth Grade Center is part of Rapides Parish School District.

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