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Swartz Upper Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 435 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 23, 2011

Horrible school. The office staff is very rude, and they don't mind hanging up on you. Edline isn't up to date that often. My son went to a school in New Orleans, before coming to this school. Do I ever regret moving up here! If you have never had a child in school in South Louisiana, you don't know what you are missing. My son is doing 2nd grade math in the 4th grade. He hates school. He isn't being motivated during the school day. I can only do so much, but without a good school, he isn't going to get the education he deserves. I would not recommend this school. My son will not be returning here next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Swartz has well educated my 4th and 5th grader, the staff is very concern about the students well-being, if they could help a parnet in need, the staff will go over and beyond to meet the need of the parnet or the students. i give this school much respect for the things they have done for my family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

Great school that really focuses on the students getting a great education. It's like the education of an expensive private school, in a public school...it's great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2007

swartz is awsome ,all of the staff is really nice
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 29, 2003

I am proud to say that my child attends Swartz Lower Elementary School. It's like everyone is one big family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

Swartz Elem. is an excellant school. The entire staff is great. I enjoy the closeness that the school have. I haven't never had a problem with any of the staff and my child really enjoy the school and their teachers. I would say that Swartz Elem. is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2003

Swartz Elem. is an excellent school with very caring teachers and excellent administrative and supportive staff. The facilities are approximately 20 years old and still look brand new. The education provided was very challenging for our third grader this past year and we look forward to this next year. There seems to be great communication between the teachers and administrative staff and discipline is not a problem at Swartz Elem. Mrs. Morris runs a very 'tight ship' and communicates well with the students. Overall, Swartz Elementary is a great school!
—Submitted by 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.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

415 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
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 68% 49%
Black 31% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%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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400 Lincoln Hill Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
Phone: (318) 343-1723

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