Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tangi Academy 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
44%
41%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tangipahoa Charter School Association School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Tangi Academy?
307 students attend Tangi Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tangi Academy students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tangi Academy?
Tangi Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tangi Academy offer ?
Tangi Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tangi Academy part of?
Tangi Academy is part of Tangipahoa Charter School Association School District.
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