Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander 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 38% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students (19-20)
755 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
7%
Black
(19-20)94%
43%
White
(19-20)1%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander?
755 students attend Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander offer ?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander part of?
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander is part of Pierre A. Capdau Charter School At Avery Alexander School District.
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