Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel J. Green Charter 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel J. Green Charter School's student population of 576 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel J. Green Charter 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 Samuel J. Green Charter School is 0.42, 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
#878 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel J. Green Charter School's ranking?
Samuel J. Green Charter School is ranked #878 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Samuel J. Green Charter School often compared to?
Samuel J. Green Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence, Walter L. Cohen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Samuel J. Green Charter School?
576 students attend Samuel J. Green Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Samuel J. Green Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel J. Green Charter School?
Samuel J. Green Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel J. Green Charter School offer ?
Samuel J. Green Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel J. Green Charter School part of?
Samuel J. Green Charter School is part of Samuel J Green Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel J. Green Charter School located?
Samuel J. Green Charter School is located in the Uptown And Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Uptown And Carrollton.
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