Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mcdonogh #28 City Park 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 35% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)46%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy?
448 students attend Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy?
Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy offer ?
Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy part of?
Mcdonogh #28 City Park Academy is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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