Summary:
Bricolage Academy is a single elementary school in New Orleans, Louisiana, serving grades PK through 8 with 965 students, and it operates as its own Bricolage Academy district, which is ranked in the 56th percentile statewide.
This school presents a fascinating mix of strengths and challenges. Its standout performance is in English Language Arts (ELA), where overall proficiency matches the state average of 70%, and it significantly exceeds state averages in 3rd, 7th, and 8th grades. The 7th grade class is particularly impressive, achieving the highest proficiency rates in the school across math, ELA, and social studies. A remarkable highlight is the 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far above the state average of 65%. However, the school struggles with mathematics overall, with a 52% proficiency rate that falls below the state average of 62%. A notable "math dip" occurs in 4th, 5th, and 8th grades, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than state averages. Social studies proficiency (56%) slightly exceeds the state average (55%).
Despite serving a population where over 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves state-average or better results in ELA and social studies, which is a significant accomplishment. Positive behavioral indicators include a chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8% and a dropout rate of 2.3%, both better than state averages. The school's state ranking has remained stable in the 34th to 40th percentile over the last three years, suggesting that while it excels in specific areas, overall performance is held back by math deficits. For parents, this school offers strong literacy instruction and a supportive environment, but math support may be a key area to watch, especially in the transition grades.
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