105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
School For Exceptional Children serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
School For Exceptional Children placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

School For Exceptional Children's student population of 23 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

School For Exceptional Children is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of School For Exceptional Children is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
52%
42%
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White
39%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School For Exceptional Children's ranking?

School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).

What is the graduation rate of School For Exceptional Children?

The graduation rate of School For Exceptional Children is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 84%.

How many students attend School For Exceptional Children?

23 students attend School For Exceptional Children.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of School For Exceptional Children students are Black, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Exceptional Children?

School For Exceptional Children has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does School For Exceptional Children offer ?

School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is School For Exceptional Children part of?

School For Exceptional Children is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Graduation Rate
    : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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