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Branch Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 264 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 4, 2012

I see reviews are from 2009. Here's an update. So far all I seen from this school is bullying, and perverted young boys. Teachers need to pay closer attention and show you care when a child tells you about some type of bullying.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2009

This is an awesome school. The teachers are always willing to help students with learn. No child is ever left behind. Parents are always welcome. Lots of activties to choose from - basketball, band, 4-H, cheerleading, variety of clubs, football team, etc. The teachers, staff and students are outstanding. Simple the best!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

Branch Elementary is an all around great school. The teachers are wonderful and willing to help the students with whatever problems they are having in school and out. Branch Elementary has a band basketball, cheerleading and a variety of clubs that the students are allowed to participate in. Just recently, there was a football team started to play with the recreational teams in the parish. The school has allowed parents to be involved in just about everything that goes on at the school. Parents are allowed to visit the class, to talk to the teachers and see how their child or children are doing in school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2006

Wow!what a great school! my son is in the 2nd grade at this school and i couldn't be more pleased. The school has a very safe enviorment. The teachers are the best in the state. They care about the kids, it is truely not just a job to these teachers. This is one of the best schools in the state!
—Submitted by Angela, a parent


Posted January 26, 2004

What a wonderful environment you provide for our students. A fantastic learning facility - keep up the good work. The entire staff should be very proud of what they do for our children.
—Submitted by Laurie Thibodeaux, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%
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 69% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%
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 69% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
91%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 49%
Black 25% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 450
Branch, LA 70516
Phone: (337) 334-5708

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