Excellent
#198 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
The Willow School
School · The Willow School · New Orleans, LA
A charter school in New Orleans, LA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5624 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Math 87% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Willow School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 89% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Willow 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,181
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70115; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleansCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| Louise S Mcgehee SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 443 | 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.
The Willow School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,202NCES 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.
The Willow School is listed in The Willow School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Willow School
The Willow School is a public school in New Orleans, LA, part of The Willow School, serving approximately 2,120 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Willow School
What grades does The Willow School serve?
The Willow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Willow School?
The Willow School has an enrollment of approximately 2,120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Willow School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Willow School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Willow School rank in LA?
The Willow School ranks #198 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is The Willow School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Willow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 The Willow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Willow School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is The Willow School a charter school?
Yes, The Willow School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Willow School a Title I school?
No, The Willow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Willow School?
19.9% of students at The Willow 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (504) 304-3960
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70115)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 70115; 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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