Average
#943 of 1,288 schools in LA
Morris Jeff Community School
School · Morris Jeff Community School · New Orleans, LA
A charter school in New Orleans, LA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 19227, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Math 20% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Morris Jeff Community School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Morris Jeff Community 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
Powered by
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Travis Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 985 | 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.
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.
Morris Jeff Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,194NCES 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.
Morris Jeff Community School is listed in Morris Jeff Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morris Jeff Community School
Morris Jeff Community School is a public school in New Orleans, LA, part of Morris Jeff Community School, serving approximately 1,566 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morris Jeff Community School
What grades does Morris Jeff Community School serve?
Morris Jeff Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Morris Jeff Community School?
Morris Jeff Community School has an enrollment of approximately 1,566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Jeff Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Jeff Community School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morris Jeff Community School rank in LA?
Morris Jeff Community School ranks #943 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Morris Jeff Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morris Jeff Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Morris Jeff Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morris Jeff Community School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Morris Jeff Community School a charter school?
Yes, Morris Jeff Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Morris Jeff Community School a Title I school?
No, Morris Jeff Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morris Jeff Community School?
66.3% of students at Morris Jeff Community 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (504) 373-6258
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- 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.
- 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.