Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Encore 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 11% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Encore Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encore Academy's ranking?
Encore Academy is ranked #1071 out of 1,244 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Encore Academy?
458 students attend Encore Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Encore Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encore Academy?
Encore Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Encore Academy offer ?
Encore Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Encore Academy part of?
Encore Academy is part of Encore Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Encore Academy located?
Encore Academy is located in the St Roch neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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