Mcdonogh #26 Elementary School

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 340 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 699th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1200 Jefferson Street, Gretna, LA 70053
- Principal or Admin: Janet Herbez
- Fax: (504) 368-2114
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 340
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 189 (55.6%)
- Females: 151 (44.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 24 (7.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 300 (88.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 324 (95.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Black | 270 | 79.4% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 13 | 3.8% |
| White | 54 | 15.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 | 10.0% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 19.4% |
| 1st Grade | 52 | 15.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 46 | 13.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 46 | 13.5% |
| 4th Grade | 47 | 13.8% |
| 5th Grade | 49 | 14.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $45,337
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,689 | 13% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,470 | 87% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Mcdonogh #26 Elementary School performed on average much worse than most other schools across the state on iLEAP and LEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 57.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 64.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 62.0% | 68.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 54.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 53.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 57.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 57.0% | 67.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 64.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 64.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 63.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 60.0% | 66.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 58.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 57.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 61.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 65.0% | 67.0% |
LEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 65.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 64.0% | 72.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 64.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 57.0% | 65.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 57.0% | 65.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 64.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 62.0% | 66.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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