Mary D. Coghill Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Mary D. Coghill Elementary School served 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 55% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- Mary D. Coghill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Mary D. Coghill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 590 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank (12-13) | #1000 out of 1292 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 67% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 100% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Parish School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary D. Coghill Elementary School is G. W. Carver Collegiate Academy (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mary D. Coghill Charter School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kipp East Community Primary (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Kipp East Community Primary Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 239 students
0.1 miles
5500 Piety Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504)373-7171 0.1 K-2 239 - New Orleans Mary D. Coghill Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 619 students
0.4 miles
4617 Mirabeau Ave
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504)373-6237 0.4 PK-8 619 - New Orleans Gentilly Terrace Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 470 students
1.0 miles
4721 Painters Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)708-2053 1.0 PK-8 470 - New Orleans Edward Hynes Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 690 students
1.1 miles
990 Harrison Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504)324-7160 1.1 K-8 690 - New Orleans Mcdonogh #35 Academy Grades: 8 | 47 students
1.1 miles
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)324-7200 1.1 8 47
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