Helix Mentorship Steam Academy vs. Madison Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Madison Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Helix Mentorship Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Madison Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
504 students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#441 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
120
171
Grade 10 Students
143
143
Grade 11 Students
139
160
Grade 12 Students
102
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
96%
98%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%