Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Tel:
(504)833-5539
- Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 378 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #16 out of 1,277 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 64% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 44% |
| White | 63% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies is Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Believe College Prep (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kipp Believe College Prep (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Kipp Believe College Prep Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 873 students
0.7 miles
9330 Forshey Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504)304-8857 0.7 K-8 873 - Metairie Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 788 students
0.9 miles
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504)837-8300 0.9 6-12 788 - New Orleans Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology Grades: PK-6 | 507 students
0.9 miles
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)324-7076 0.9 PK-6 507 - New Orleans Lake Area New Technical Early College High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 787 students
1.2 miles
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)267-8811 1.2 9-12 787 - New Orleans Pierre A. Capdau Learning Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-10 | 411 students
1.2 miles
4621 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)872-9257 1.2 PK-10 411
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