Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Montessori 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Washington Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
46%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Montessori's ranking?
Washington Montessori is ranked #935 out of 1,251 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Washington Montessori?
257 students attend Washington Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Washington Montessori students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Montessori?
Washington Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Montessori offer ?
Washington Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Montessori part of?
Washington Montessori is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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