Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Linear Leadership 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Recovery School District-Lde-2
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Linear Leadership Academy?
141 students attend Linear Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Linear Leadership Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linear Leadership Academy?
Linear Leadership Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linear Leadership Academy offer ?
Linear Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Linear Leadership Academy part of?
Linear Leadership Academy is part of Recovery School District-Lde-2.
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