SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

12%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

15%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, West St. John Elementary School (k-7) Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

6%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

20%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

10%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

6%
27%

ELA Proficiency

20%
37%

Science Proficiency

10%
23%

LA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

LA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C

37.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

23.16 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$73,403

LA Average: $69,055

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

LA Average: 6.5%

Median Home value

$195,058

LA Average: $226,718

Median Rent

$1,184 /mo

LA Average: $1,096

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

87.5%

LA Average: 86.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

11:1

LA Average: 18:1

Number of Teachers

15

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$89,993

Average for all teachers in St. John The Baptist Parish

Student to Counselor Ratio

238:1

LA Average: 412:1

Number of Support Staff

4

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

60%

LA Average: 83%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

93%

LA Average: 95%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

40

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

17

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

64

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

1

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8907 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.32

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

0%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

99%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

1%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

88%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Elementary Schools Nearest to West St. John Elementary School (k-7)

Explore nearby elementary schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Fifth Ward Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 2.2 mi
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 5.0 mi
Laplace Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 5.1 mi
Emily C. Watkins Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Distance: 5.4 mi
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Distance: 6.4 mi
Gramercy Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 7.3 mi
Norco Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Distance: 9.0 mi
Paulina Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 9.2 mi
Sixth Ward Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Distance: 11.5 mi
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Distance: 12.2 mi