Mildred S. Harris Elementary School
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mildred S. Harris 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 65-69% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School 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 Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 | #744 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 7% |
| Black | 34% | 43% |
| White | 17% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Mildred S. Harris Elementary School is Riverside Alternative High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joshua Butler Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwego Joshua Butler Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 448 students10
0.4 miles
300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351 0.4 PK-5 448 - Westwego Riverside Alternative High School Special Education School Grades: K-12
0.6 miles
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054 0.6 K-12 n/a - New Orleans Harahan Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 493 students10
1.5 miles
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918 1.5 PK-5 493 - New Orleans Jefferson Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 364 students10
2.0 miles
4440 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-9461 2 PK-5 364 - New Orleans Riverdale High School Math: 79% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,162 student10
2.1 miles
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288 2.1 9-12 1,162
School Reviews
| 5 The school is great It has a lot of activities for kid to do and play. I will recommend this school to everyone. It's just a perfect school. - Posted by Parent - Hudson's Mother |
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