Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Milestone 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 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)43%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Innovations In Milestones Inc. School District
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Milestone Academy?
409 students attend Milestone Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Milestone Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milestone Academy?
Milestone Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milestone Academy offer ?
Milestone Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Milestone Academy part of?
Milestone Academy is part of Innovations In Milestones Inc. School District.
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