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Harriet Tubman Charter School

Elementary School · Harriet Tubman Charter School

2013 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

Charter

Enrollment

973

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Louisiana schools

#1,234 of 1,288

In New Orleans

#60 of 75

public schools

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Harriet Tubman Charter School

3.5/10

Elementary School in New Orleans · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Harriet Tubman Charter School

Harriet Tubman Charter School is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Harriet Tubman Charter School. Harriet Tubman Charter School serves approximately 973 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Harriet Tubman Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 1,288 schools in LA.

Structured state assessment records for Harriet Tubman Charter School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

How it compares2.8 pts below LA schools
  • This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
  • LA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Harriet Tubman Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

41% of students at Harriet Tubman Charter School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-5.53 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.5% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,826
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Harriet Tubman Charter School — Students at Harriet Tubman Charter School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

80.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.1% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
33.2% (2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency 32.5% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
43.0% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
20.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.6/10.

How Harriet Tubman Charter School Compares

See how Harriet Tubman Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.5/10
4th percentile in LA
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
1.6/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
81%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
78 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
40.5%

Location

2013 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harriet Tubman Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies (rated 8.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Gretna), which scores notably higher. Another option is Young Audiences Charter School (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
L.B. Landry High School New Orleans 0.3 mi 3.7
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy New Orleans 0.4 mi 5.2
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci New Orleans 0.8 mi 3.0
CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL New Orleans 1.1 mi 6.5
Young Audiences Charter High School Gretna 1.2 mi 5.3
Young Audiences Charter School New Orleans 1.3 mi 7.9
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Gretna 1.3 mi 5.3
Frederick A. Douglass High School New Orleans 1.5 mi 5.7
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts New Orleans 1.5 mi 7.6
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna 1.6 mi 4.8
Dorothy Height Charter School New Orleans 1.9 mi 3.7
Edna Karr High School New Orleans 1.8 mi 4.1
William Hart Elementary School Gretna 2.0 mi 3.6
KIPP Leadership New Orleans 1.9 mi 3.6
LIGHT CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Orleans 1.9 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech New Orleans 2.0 mi 2.3
ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL New Orleans 2.1 mi 7.9
THE CHARTWELL CENTER New Orleans 2.2 mi
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna 2.4 mi 8.9
International High School of New Orleans New Orleans 2.2 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,435

Median Home Value

$194,100

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Population

22,132

College Educated

26.4%

Homeownership

43.8%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

25.9%

Median Age

41.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Arlene Meraux Elementary School Chalmette, LA 3.6
KIPP Central City New Orleans, LA 3.4
KIPP Leadership New Orleans, LA 3.6
Dorothy Height Charter School New Orleans, LA 3.7
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, LA 3.7
Iberville Charter Academy Plaquemine, LA 3.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harriet Tubman Charter School

What grades does Harriet Tubman Charter School serve?

Harriet Tubman Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Harriet Tubman Charter School?

Harriet Tubman Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 973 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Tubman Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Tubman Charter School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harriet Tubman Charter School rank in LA?

Harriet Tubman Charter School ranks #1,234 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Harriet Tubman Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harriet Tubman Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Harriet Tubman Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harriet Tubman Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Harriet Tubman Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Harriet Tubman Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Harriet Tubman Charter School a Title I school?

No, Harriet Tubman Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harriet Tubman Charter School?

80.9% of students at Harriet Tubman Charter 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
973
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Free/Reduced Lunch
80.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%

District

Harriet Tubman Charter School
District Enrollment
973
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,826
District Rank
#1 of 1

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