Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For Exceptional Children ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School For Exceptional Children's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School For Exceptional Children ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Exceptional Children is 0.73, which is more 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
#280 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
35%
42%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #280 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
35% of School For Exceptional Children students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Exceptional Children?
School For Exceptional Children has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does School For Exceptional Children offer ?
School For Exceptional Children offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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