Serving 147 students in grades 6, W.o. Hall 6th Grade 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy?
147 students attend W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy offer ?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy part of?
W.o. Hall 6th Grade Academy is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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