Foundation Preparatory 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
7%
Black
(19-20)71%
43%
White
(19-20)4%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
51%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Foundation Preparatory?
171 students attend Foundation Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Foundation Preparatory students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Foundation Preparatory offer ?
Foundation Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Foundation Preparatory part of?
Foundation Preparatory is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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