Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mabel Brasher Montessori 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mabel Brasher Montessori's student population of 410 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mabel Brasher Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel Brasher Montessori is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
80%
42%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel Brasher Montessori's ranking?
Mabel Brasher Montessori is ranked #1086 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Mabel Brasher Montessori?
410 students attend Mabel Brasher Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mabel Brasher Montessori students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel Brasher Montessori?
Mabel Brasher Montessori has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mabel Brasher Montessori offer ?
Mabel Brasher Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mabel Brasher Montessori part of?
Mabel Brasher Montessori is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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