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V. B. Glencoe Charter School

School · V. B. Glencoe Charter School · Franklin, LA

A charter school in Franklin, LA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4491 Hwy 83, Franklin, LA 70538

  • Math 45% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+22 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$10,854
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at V. B. Glencoe Charter School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where V. B. Glencoe Charter 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,090/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,662

Median home value

$109,100

Median rent

$860/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
1 boys'·4 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

V. B. Glencoe Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,854NCES 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.

V. B. Glencoe Charter School is listed in V. B. Glencoe Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About V. B. Glencoe Charter School

V. B. Glencoe Charter School is a public school in Franklin, LA, part of V.

B. Glencoe Charter School, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,288 schools in LA.

State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about V. B. Glencoe Charter School

What grades does V. B. Glencoe Charter School serve?

V. B. Glencoe Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend V. B. Glencoe Charter School?

V. B. Glencoe Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at V. B. Glencoe Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at V. B. Glencoe Charter School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does V. B. Glencoe Charter School rank in LA?

V. B. Glencoe Charter School ranks #810 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is V. B. Glencoe Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

V. B. Glencoe Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 V. B. Glencoe Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, V. B. Glencoe Charter School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is V. B. Glencoe Charter School a charter school?

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

Is V. B. Glencoe Charter School a Title I school?

No, V. B. Glencoe Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for V. B. Glencoe Charter School?

59.2% of students at V. B. Glencoe 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
517
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Mary Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 70538)
12,561
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
44.2
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 70538; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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