Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mcdonogh 42 Charter School 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 24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Choice Foundation School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonogh 42 Charter School?
497 students attend Mcdonogh 42 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mcdonogh 42 Charter School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh 42 Charter School?
Mcdonogh 42 Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh 42 Charter School offer ?
Mcdonogh 42 Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mcdonogh 42 Charter School part of?
Mcdonogh 42 Charter School is part of RSD-Choice Foundation School District.
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