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#800 of 1,288 schools in LA
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Elementary School · Orleans Parish · New Orleans, LA
An Orleans Parish charter elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2401 Humanity Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
- Math 23% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,613
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Audubon Charter GentillyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Foundation Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orleans Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is listed in Orleans Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Orleans Parish, serving approximately 745 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
What grades does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology serve?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology rank in LA?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology ranks #800 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology a charter school?
Yes, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology a Title I school?
No, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology?
93.0% of students at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (504) 324-7076
- Area population (ZIP 70122)
- 35,318
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 70122; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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