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Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Elementary School · Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish · Terrytown, LA
A charter elementary school in Terrytown, LA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
- Math 10% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,831
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| George Cox Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Muslim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 739 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is listed in Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a public elementary school in Terrytown, LA, part of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 1,125 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
What grades does Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish serve?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has an enrollment of approximately 1,125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish rank in LA?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish ranks #1,280 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish's MySchoolScout rating?
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish a charter school?
Yes, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish a Title I school?
No, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish?
77.8% of students at Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (504) 290-2510
- Area population (ZIP 70056)
- 42,471
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70056; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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