Waggaman Alternative School serves 46 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
<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 Kindergarten-6
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Waggaman Alternative School?
46 students attend Waggaman Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Waggaman Alternative School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waggaman Alternative School?
Waggaman Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waggaman Alternative School offer ?
Waggaman Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Waggaman Alternative School part of?
Waggaman Alternative School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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