W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy (Closed 2023)

3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 147 students in grades 6, W.o. Hall 6th Grade 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
40-44%
64%
(18-19)
50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Black
94%
42%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
5%
41%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.11

Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
49%
27.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%

Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy?
147 students attend W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy offer ?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy part of?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy is part of Rapides Parish School District.

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