Serving 64 students in grades 6-8, Zion City School A Redesign 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zion City School A Redesign School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zion City School A Redesign School's student population of 64 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Zion City School A Redesign School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zion City School A Redesign School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion City School A Redesign School's ranking?
Zion City School A Redesign School is ranked #1228 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Zion City School A Redesign School?
64 students attend Zion City School A Redesign School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Zion City School A Redesign School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zion City School A Redesign School?
Zion City School A Redesign School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zion City School A Redesign School offer ?
Zion City School A Redesign School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zion City School A Redesign School part of?
Zion City School A Redesign School is part of Glen Oaks Middle School (Redesign Schools La) School District.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2011
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