Serving 47 students in grades 8, Mcdonogh #35 Academy 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
42%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
Showing 2000–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonogh #35 Academy?
47 students attend Mcdonogh #35 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mcdonogh #35 Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh #35 Academy?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh #35 Academy offer ?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Mcdonogh #35 Academy part of?
Mcdonogh #35 Academy is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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