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Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed
Middle School · Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed · New Orleans, LA
A charter middle school in New Orleans, LA serving grades 6th – 8th.
5316 Michoud Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129
- Math 9% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 24 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,811
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,907NCES 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.
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is listed in Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is a public middle school in New Orleans, LA, part of Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed, serving approximately 295 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,223 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed
What grades does Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed serve?
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed?
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed?
The student-teacher ratio at Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed rank in LA?
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed ranks #1,223 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed's MySchoolScout rating?
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed a charter school?
Yes, Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed a Title I school?
No, Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed?
94.2% of students at Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (504) 503-0470
- Area population (ZIP 70129)
- 10,219
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 70129; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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