Serving 153 students in grades 4-5, University Terrace 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
University Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
82%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
University Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend University Terrace Elementary School?
153 students attend University Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of University Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Terrace Elementary School?
University Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Terrace Elementary School offer ?
University Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Terrace Elementary School part of?
University Terrace Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is University Terrace Elementary School located?
University Terrace Elementary School is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 14 other public schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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