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#836 of 1,288 schools in LA
Bricolage Academy
Elementary School · Bricolage Academy · New Orleans, LA
A charter elementary school in New Orleans, LA where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2426 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Math 31% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bricolage Academy score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bricolage Academy 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,854
Median home value
$359,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillis Wheatley Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Homer Plessy Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Langston Hughes Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 820 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bricolage Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,858NCES 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.
Bricolage Academy is listed in Bricolage Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bricolage Academy
Bricolage Academy is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Bricolage Academy, serving approximately 887 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bricolage Academy
What grades does Bricolage Academy serve?
Bricolage Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Bricolage Academy?
Bricolage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bricolage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bricolage Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bricolage Academy rank in LA?
Bricolage Academy ranks #836 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Bricolage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bricolage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Bricolage Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bricolage Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Bricolage Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bricolage Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bricolage Academy a Title I school?
No, Bricolage Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bricolage Academy?
63.1% of students at Bricolage Academy 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
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.5%
- Phone
- (504) 593-4505
- Area population (ZIP 70119)
- 36,167
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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