Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cypress 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 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
49%
41%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Cypress Academy?
188 students attend Cypress Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cypress Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Academy?
Cypress Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cypress Academy offer ?
Cypress Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cypress Academy part of?
Cypress Academy is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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