Morehouse Alternative School (Closed 2023)

7661 Mer Rouge/collinston Rd
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Morehouse Alternative School 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (14-15)
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(14-15)
11-19%
61%
(14-15)
20-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
6%
Black
(14-15)
81%
44%
White
(14-15)
17%
45%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
2%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
91%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Morehouse Alternative School?
35 students attend Morehouse Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Morehouse Alternative School students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Morehouse Alternative School offer ?
Morehouse Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morehouse Alternative School part of?
Morehouse Alternative School is part of Morehouse Parish School District.

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