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Ascension Parish School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 189
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Ascension Parish
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PH: (225) 473-7981
FAX: (225) 473-8058

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 19,797 students
  • 28 schools

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 iLEAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 3

Social Studies
 74% (2012)
 74% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

Science
 76% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 74% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

Math
 80% (2012)
 77% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Social Studies
 78% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 73% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

Science
 77% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 76% (2012)
 69% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

Math
 78% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Social Studies
 76% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

Science
 76% (2012)
 78% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 71% (2012)
 71% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

Math
 77% (2012)
 76% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Social Studies
 77% (2012)
 74% (2011)
 78% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

Science
 78% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 74% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

Math
 83% (2012)
 81% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 75% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 9

English Language Arts
 74% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 75% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

Math
 81% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies.
  • The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

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 LEAP 21 Results

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 4

Social Studies
 75% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 69% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

Science
 78% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 82% (2012)
 79% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

Math
 81% (2012)
 74% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Social Studies
 80% (2012)
 75% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

Science
 76% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 69% (2008)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

English Language Arts
 80% (2012)
 78% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

Math
 78% (2012)
 76% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
  • The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

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 EOC Results

 
Scale: % at or above basic

English 2
 75% (2012)
 72% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 59% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

Biology I
 64% (2012)
 61% (2011)
The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

Algebra I
 77% (2012)
 73% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 56% (2009)
The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

Geometry
 66% (2012)
 64% (2011)
 55% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry.
  • The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
  • The EOC is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic64%49%
Black, not Hispanic31%46%
Hispanic4%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program144%65%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,000$8,909
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%58%
Student and staff support9%9%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures20%22%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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