J.s. Slocum Learning Center serves 71 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% 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 8-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
66%
41%
White
28%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤5%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of J.s. Slocum Learning Center?
The graduation rate of J.s. Slocum Learning Center is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend J.s. Slocum Learning Center?
71 students attend J.s. Slocum Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of J.s. Slocum Learning Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.s. Slocum Learning Center?
J.s. Slocum Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.s. Slocum Learning Center offer ?
J.s. Slocum Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is J.s. Slocum Learning Center part of?
J.s. Slocum Learning Center is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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