Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSD-Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School?
361 students attend Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School?
Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School offer ?
Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School part of?
Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School is part of RSD-Benjamin E. Mays Preparatory School District.
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