The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
3%
Black
(10-11)94%
45%
White
(10-11)5%
49%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
76%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Career Development Center?
85 students attend Career Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Career Development Center students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Career Development Center part of?
Career Development Center is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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