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Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy

Public | PK-5 | 377 students

 

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Posted May 30, 2013

I think that this school could do better. I am not saying that is an uder performing school, but I know that it could do better.


Posted February 19, 2005

My child has been going to Horseshoe only a couple of months,but I love it.The teachers and office personnel are wonderful.As far as school work goes I also agree with their teaching methods.My child is in kindergarten and I want to be involved in everything he does,I want him to be happy and horseshoe helps him to be.Thank you teachers and staff of horseshoe.
—Submitted by Brandi Guillory, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
20%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % basic or above

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.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
39%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic or above

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.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

326 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % basic or above

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.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 86% 45%
White 9% 49%
Asian 3% 1%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A66%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Denese A. Carter
Fax number
  • (318) 448-4788

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2905 Horseshoe Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 443-0579

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