Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Willow Charter 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willow Charter Academy's student population of 678 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Charter Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
42%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Charter Academy's ranking?
Willow Charter Academy is ranked #1054 out of 1,237 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Willow Charter Academy?
678 students attend Willow Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Willow Charter Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Charter Academy?
Willow Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willow Charter Academy offer ?
Willow Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Willow Charter Academy part of?
Willow Charter Academy is part of Willow Charter Academy School District.
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