Below Average
#1038 of 1,288 schools in LA
Christian Acres Alternative School
High School · Madison Parish · Tallulah, LA
A Madison Parish high school where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 1620, Tallulah, LA 71284
- Math 2% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 2% vs LA 44% (2025)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Christian Acres Alternative School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 2% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 6% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Christian Acres Alternative School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Madison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christian Acres Alternative School is listed in Madison Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christian Acres Alternative School
Christian Acres Alternative School is a public high school in Tallulah, LA, part of Madison Parish, serving approximately 93 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christian Acres Alternative School
What grades does Christian Acres Alternative School serve?
Christian Acres Alternative School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Christian Acres Alternative School?
Christian Acres Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Acres Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian Acres Alternative School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christian Acres Alternative School rank in LA?
Christian Acres Alternative School ranks #1,038 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Christian Acres Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christian Acres Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Christian Acres Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christian Acres Alternative School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Christian Acres Alternative School a charter school?
No, Christian Acres Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christian Acres Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Christian Acres Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christian Acres Alternative School?
54.8% of students at Christian Acres Alternative School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (318) 574-1563
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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