Mary D. Coghill Charter 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 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
7%
Black
(19-20)99%
43%
White
(19-20)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mary D. Coghill Charter 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mary D. Coghill Charter School?
589 students attend Mary D. Coghill Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mary D. Coghill Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mary D. Coghill Charter School offer ?
Mary D. Coghill Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mary D. Coghill Charter School part of?
Mary D. Coghill Charter School is part of Mary D. Coghill Charter School District.
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