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Pesson Addition Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 546 students

 

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Posted August 18, 2004

My son was a student at Pesson for 2 years and he loved it. He had two great teachers while he was there. His teachers found were able to address his learning style and teach him the best way he was able to learn.
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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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
55%
Social Studies

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

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
36%
Social Studies

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

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

540 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
51%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 80% 45%
White 12% 49%
Two or more races 6% 1%
Asian 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A66%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Willie Mae Jefferson
Fax number
  • (337) 369-9950

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
Phone: (337) 369-9907

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