Glen Oaks Park Elementary School vs. Merrydale Elementary School
Should I attend Glen Oaks Park Elementary School or Merrydale Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Merrydale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Oaks Park Elementary 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merrydale Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
472 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1115 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
78
19
Kindergarten Students
80
40
Grade 1 Students
59
43
Grade 2 Students
51
43
Grade 3 Students
71
30
Grade 4 Students
63
40
Grade 5 Students
70
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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5%
% Black
99%
95%
% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.02
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
