Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miller Wall Elementary School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
69%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Miller Wall Elementary School?
313 students attend Miller Wall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Miller Wall Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Wall Elementary School?
Miller Wall Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miller Wall Elementary School offer ?
Miller Wall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Miller Wall Elementary School part of?
Miller Wall Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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