Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William J. Fischer Accelerated 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
95%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy?
195 students attend William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy?
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy offer ?
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy part of?
William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy is part of William J. Fischer Accelerated Academy School District.
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