Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phoebe Hearst 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phoebe Hearst School serves the northern part of Metairie, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoebe Hearst School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phoebe Hearst School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoebe Hearst School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoebe Hearst School's ranking?
Phoebe Hearst School is ranked #932 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Phoebe Hearst School often compared to?
Phoebe Hearst Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bissonet Plaza School, Rudolph Matas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Phoebe Hearst School?
602 students attend Phoebe Hearst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Phoebe Hearst School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoebe Hearst School?
Phoebe Hearst School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phoebe Hearst School offer ?
Phoebe Hearst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoebe Hearst School part of?
Phoebe Hearst School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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