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Jefferson Parish School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1901 Manhatten, Suite A200
Harvey, LA 70058
Jefferson Parish
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PH: (504) 349-7600
FAX: (504) 349-7960

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 43,682 students
  • 89 schools

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 iLEAP Results

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 3

Social Studies
 57% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.

Science
 55% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 63% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Social Studies
 63% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.

Science
 55% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 66% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 60% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

Math
 64% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Social Studies
 54% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2011.

Science
 60% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 60% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 71% in 2011.

Math
 61% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Social Studies
 67% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2011.

Science
 61% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 67% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 52% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 9

English Language Arts
 57% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

Math
 61% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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
 66% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 70% (2011)
 65% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 65% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Social Studies
 59% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 46% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 61% in 2011.

Science
 51% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 63% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 52% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

Math
 56% (2011)
 55% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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.

Testing in Louisiana: An Overview

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 GEE 21 Results

 
Scale: % at or above basic

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 54% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2011.

Math
 68% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 54% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies
 55% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 53% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2011.

Source: TN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies.
  • The GEE 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
  • The GEE 21 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 teacher11414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic50%46%
White, not Hispanic32%49%
Hispanic13%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%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 program175%65%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,045$8,909
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration17%11%
Other expenditures17%22%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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