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Start Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 418 students

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Posted May 23, 2006

I graduated from Start High School and both of my children attended Start Elementary School. It is a great school, a great community and wonderful place to live. The teachers are wonderful (i.e. Mrs. Angie Wisenor) far too many great teachers to mention all of them but she was one of my children s favorites! Thanks to Patti DuPont and her creative energy, music, art and drama have made a lasting impression on SES. . .. Thanks Ms. DuPont! Great school!
—Submitted by Tammye Byrd, a former student


Posted August 10, 2003

My parents and I graduated from this school. My two children also have or are attending it also. Start is a small rural community with home town values. I feel that my children are safe, well-educated and higly motivated from this school environment. I would recommend this school for your child , if you are moving to the Start area or making plans for a future for you child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2003

Wonderful school and area to live in.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

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 69% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

427 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
58%
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 87% 49%
Black 12% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 62%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 146
Start, LA 71279
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Phone: (318) 728-2074

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