Metropolitan Developmental Center (Closed 2009)

251 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Metropolitan Developmental Center serves 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
50%
41%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Metropolitan Developmental Center?
8 students attend Metropolitan Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Metropolitan Developmental Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Metropolitan Developmental Center offer ?
Metropolitan Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Metropolitan Developmental Center part of?
Metropolitan Developmental Center is part of Special School District.

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