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Ouachita Parish Alternative Center

Public | 2-12 | 211 students

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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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

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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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

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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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
30%
Social Studies

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
30%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
Social Studies

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
53%
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 64% in 2010.

14 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

14 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
38%
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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

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Social Studies

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

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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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
22%
Social Studies

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
26%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
10%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
17%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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25%

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20%

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

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10%

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Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 49%
Black 46% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1600 N 7th St.
West Monroe, LA 71291
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Phone: (318) 323-5991

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