Louisiana Special Education Center (Closed 2023)

5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
Louisiana Special Education Center 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
<50%
64%
(18-19)
<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
7%
Black
(19-20)
43%
43%
White
(19-20)
57%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Louisiana Special Education Center 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Louisiana Special Education Center?
35 students attend Louisiana Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Louisiana Special Education Center students are White, and 43% of students are Black.
What grades does Louisiana Special Education Center offer ?
Louisiana Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Louisiana Special Education Center part of?
Louisiana Special Education Center is part of Louisiana Special Education Center School District.

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