Renew Mcdonogh City Park 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 37% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (17-18)
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)43%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)4%
6%
Black
(17-18)95%
44%
White
(17-18)1%
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
86%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy?
517 students attend Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy offer ?
Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy part of?
Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy is part of Renew Mcdonogh City Park Academy School District.
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