Vernon Middle School vs. Pickering Elementary School
Should you attend Vernon Middle School or Pickering Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vernon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 372 students in grades 5-6, Vernon Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pickering Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
PK-6
Total Students
372 students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#395 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
-
49
Grade 1 Students
-
67
Grade 2 Students
-
62
Grade 3 Students
-
68
Grade 4 Students
-
65
Grade 5 Students
194
56
Grade 6 Students
178
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
31%
11%
% White
47%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%