Serving 174 students in grades 6, Newton Smith 6th Grade Center 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Newton Smith 6th Grade Center?
174 students attend Newton Smith 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Newton Smith 6th Grade Center students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newton Smith 6th Grade Center?
Newton Smith 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newton Smith 6th Grade Center offer ?
Newton Smith 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Newton Smith 6th Grade Center part of?
Newton Smith 6th Grade Center is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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