Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology serves 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology's student population of 709 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 709 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is 0.06, which is less 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 | #655 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 97% | 43% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is Lake Area New Technical Early College High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Esperanza Charter School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Esperanza Charter School Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 528 students10
0.6 miles
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-0659 0.6 K-8 528 - New Orleans Kipp Believe Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 849 students10
0.6 miles
9330 Forshey Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 304-8857 0.6 K-8 849 - New Orleans Lake Area New Technical Early College High School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 677 students10
0.6 miles
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-8811 0.6 9-12 677 - New Orleans Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-10 | 746 students10
0.7 miles
4621 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257 0.7 PK-10 746 - Metairie Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 379 students10
0.9 miles
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539 0.9 PK-5 379
School Reviews
| 5 My perception of Bethune Elementary is that as a structure/edifice, it is a clean well structured and well maintained builiding, as an environment, it is a pleasant, warm and friendly setting, in reference to the faculty and staff, it is a close knit, concerned for and about each other community that breeds and exuberate love and affection. As far as I can tell about the academics, it seems to be above standard and up to date on the latest technology and trendsthe students appear to be interesting in learning and the teachers appears to be well sutied and professionally efficient. The staff seems to be incorprated and intergrated into the body as the sum parts of a whole. The leadership appears to be solid and steadfast ase well as endearing, grounded and routed. I would highly recommend this institution to any parent or person who is seeking to place thier chid or children in a safe, sound and nurturing well maintained academic setting where the children's education, health and welfare is one of key ingredients to thier mission. - Posted by Parent - glenn |
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