Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Beechwood Superintendent 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower 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 6-8
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Beechwood Superintendent Academy?
100 students attend Beechwood Superintendent Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beechwood Superintendent Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechwood Superintendent Academy?
Beechwood Superintendent Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beechwood Superintendent Academy offer ?
Beechwood Superintendent Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Beechwood Superintendent Academy part of?
Beechwood Superintendent Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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