Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy serves 320 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)31%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)31%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy?
320 students attend Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy?
Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy offer ?
Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy part of?
Bethune Mathscience Middle Academy is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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