Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
- 59656 PULESTON RD
- AMITE, LA 70422
- (985) 748-7153
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70.3% | 63.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.3% | 7.5% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,213 | $10,176 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 41 | - |
| Number of Students | 19,402 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,211 | - |
District Test Scores
ECC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 67.0% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 77.0% | |
iLEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 68.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 65.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 62.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 59.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 68.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 61.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 62.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 67.0% | |
LEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 62.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 59.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 55.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 65.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 65.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 66.0% | |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 19,402 | 16.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 681 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,512 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,471 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,551 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,483 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,711 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,285 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,484 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,485 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,493 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,654 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,288 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,123 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,148 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 127 |
| Hispanic | 465 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 9,218 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,522 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,988 |
| Female | 9,381 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,211 | 16.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 33 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 64 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 783 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 331 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 284 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 47 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 74 |
| Elementary | 53 |
| Secondary | 22 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 24 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 945 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 65 |
| School Administrators | 82 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 65 |
| Student Support Services | 78 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 649 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $176,389,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $45,131,000 | 25.6% |
| Property Tax | $5,580,000 | 3.2% |
| General Sales Tax | $32,943,000 | 18.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $324,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $194,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $1,402,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $173,000 | 0.10% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,690,000 | 1.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,825,000 | 1.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $105,310,000 | 59.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $99,698,000 | 56.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $483,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $5,129,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $25,948,000 | 14.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,761,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,308,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,756,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $130,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $136,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $248,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,240,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $2,792,000 | 1.6% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $142,000 | 0.08% |
| Direct - Other | $2,435,000 | 1.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $160,787,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $98,580,000 | 61.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $51,865,000 | 32.3% |
| Student Support | $5,855,000 | 3.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,581,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,537,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $9,351,000 | 5.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,881,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $12,207,000 | 6.9% |
| Other Support Services | $3,453,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $10,342,000 | 6.4% |
| Food Services | $10,337,000 | 5.9% |
| Other Services | $5,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 70.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,025 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 110 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 436 | 8.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 41
- Students: 19,402
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,211
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| ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1745 Sw Railroad Dr
Hammond, LA Public | Unknown | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| AMITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Vernon Ave
Amite, LA Public | PK-4 | 723 | 15.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| AMITE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
403 South Laurel St
Amite, LA Public | 8-12 | 555 | 15.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CHAMP COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
42530 Hwy 445
Ponchatoula, LA Public | PK-8 | 725 | 16.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CHESBROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
68495 Hwy 1054
Kentwood, LA Public | PK-5 | 426 | 15.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| D.C. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18026 Sisters Rd
Ponchatoula, LA Public | 3-4 | 707 | 18.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| FLORIDA PARISHES JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
28528 Hwy 190
Covington, LA Public | 3-12 | 64 | 12.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HAMMOND EASTSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA Public | PK-3 | 422 | 13.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HAMMOND EASTSIDE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
45046 River Rd
Hammond, LA Public | 4-6 | 360 | 12.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
45168 River Rd
Hammond, LA Public | 8-12 | 1,112 | 18.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HAMMOND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
111 Jw Davis Dr
Hammond, LA Public | 7-8 | 455 | 14.6 | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HAMMOND WESTSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA Public | PK-3 | 604 | 15.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HAMMOND WESTSIDE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2600 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA Public | 4-6 | 531 | 17.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
221 Tiger Ave
Independence, LA Public | PK-4 | 481 | 13.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
270 Tiger Ave
Independence, LA Public | 8-12 | 534 | 16.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
300 West Second St
Independence, LA Public | 4-8 | 321 | 15.1 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JEWEL M. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15841 Hwy 440
Kentwood, LA Public | 8-12 | 482 | 18.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JEWEL M. SUMNER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
15649 Hwy 440
Kentwood, LA Public | 6-8 | 398 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
603 9th St
Kentwood, LA Public | 7-12 | 288 | 11.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LORANGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
54101 Martin St
Loranger, LA Public | PK-4 | 683 | 17.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LORANGER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
19404 Hiatti St
Loranger, LA Public | 8-12 | 560 | 19.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LORANGER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
54123 Allman St
Loranger, LA Public | 4-8 | 591 | 17.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LUCILLE NESOM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA Public | 6-8 | 445 | 15.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARTHA VINYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
40105 Dunson Rd
Ponchatoula, LA Public | 5-6 | 643 | 20.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
48405 Hwy 51
Natalbany, LA Public | PK-2 | 752 | 16.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NATALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
47370 North Morrison Blvd
Natalbany, LA Public | 3-5 | 502 | 16.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
202 Robin St
Amite, LA Public | 4-12 | 158 | 10.5 | ![]() 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| O.W. DILLON MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1541 C.b. Temple Rd
Kentwood, LA Public | PK-6 | 473 | 14.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| OPTION III/CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
411 Chrystal St
Hammond, LA Public | 8-12 | 72 | 13.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PERRIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
350 West Ash St
Ponchatoula, LA Public | PK-KG | 341 | 14.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PONCHATOULA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
19452 Hwy 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA Public | 8-12 | 1,626 | 18.7 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 10 Reviews |
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| PONCHATOULA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
315 East Oak St
Ponchatoula, LA Public | 7-8 | 736 | 18.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ROSELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12516 Times Ave
Roseland, LA Public | PK-6 | 221 | 14.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTHEASTERN LA UNIVERSITY LAB SCHOOL | ||||
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA Public | KG-8 | 218 | 26.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
72961 Hwy 1061
Kentwood, LA Public | PK-5 | 396 | 16.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TANGIPAHOA CENTRAL OFFICE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
59656 Puleston Rd
Amite, LA Public | Unknown | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| TANGIPAHOA PARISH ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA Public | Unknown | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| TANGIPAHOA PARISH PM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA Public | 8-12 | 33 | 22.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TUCKER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
310 South Third St
Ponchatoula, LA Public | 1-2 | 698 | 16.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
401 West Oak St
Amite, LA Public | 4-8 | 546 | 15.7 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WOODLAND PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Range Rd
Hammond, LA Public | PK-KG | 487 | 16.9 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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