Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci's student population of 756 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
91%
42%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci's ranking?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is ranked #1106 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci often compared to?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sciis often viewed alongside schools like Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School, Dorothy Height Charter School, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci?
756 students attend Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci offer ?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci part of?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is part of Martin Behrman Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci located?
Martin Behrman Charter Academy Of Creative Arts & Sci is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
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