Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Montessori 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
46%
42%
White
6%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Montessori's ranking?
Washington Montessori is ranked #896 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Washington Montessori?
257 students attend Washington Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Washington Montessori students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Montessori?
Washington Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Montessori offer ?
Washington Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Montessori part of?
Washington Montessori is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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