Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(504) 838-2249
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy serves 678 students in grades 6-12.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy's student population of 678 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 678 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is ranked within the top 1% 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 Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 0.68, 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 | #10 out of 1277 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 43% |
| White | 50% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.61 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
| 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 to Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is Martyn Alternative School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Smothers Academy Preparatory School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans Smothers Academy Preparatory School Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 444 students10
0.0 miles
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089 0 K-7 444 - New Orleans Martyn Alternative School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 68 students10
0.7 miles
1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316 0.7 K-12 68 - New Orleans Riverdale High School Math: 79% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,162 student10
0.9 miles
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288 0.9 9-12 1,162 - New Orleans Riverdale Middle School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 72%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 807 students10
1.0 miles
3900 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706 1 6-8 807 - Metairie Ella Dolhonde Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 501 students10
1.1 miles
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370 1.1 PK-5 501
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