Bissonet Plaza School

Summary:

Bissonet Plaza School is a public elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in Metairie, Louisiana, part of the Jefferson Parish school district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, with test scores and student performance generally below the district and state averages.

Bissonet Plaza School has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority that has grown in recent years. The school's test scores in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are lower than the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana state averages. Bissonet Plaza School's rankings for various student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, are also below average, though the school performs relatively well for its English Language Learner and Special Education populations. The school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student body.

When compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson Parish district, Bissonet Plaza School generally performs below average. For example, Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, located just 1.74 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 5 elementary schools in the state and has significantly higher test scores than Bissonet Plaza. However, the school has performed relatively well for its homeless and disabled student populations, suggesting it may be providing effective support and resources for these vulnerable groups. Continued efforts to improve overall academic achievement and address the needs of the diverse student population could help Bissonet Plaza School improve its standing within the district and the state.


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Public PK, KG-8

 6818 Kawanee Avenue
       Metairie, LA  70003-3198


(504) 887-0470

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
537th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,964 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.8%
African American:
20.5%
White:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Bissonet Plaza School ranks worse than 79.6% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 30th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bissonet Plaza School ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bissonet Plaza School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.8%), African American (20.5%), White (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bissonet Plaza School is 19.2. 32 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bissonet Plaza School is $17,964, which is the 16th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Jefferson Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bissonet Plaza School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bissonet Plaza School 537th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Bissonet Plaza School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bissonet Plaza School 259th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Bissonet Plaza School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bissonet Plaza School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.70 265th 725 63.4%
2008 70.13 227th 743 69.4%
2009 69.62 233rd 738 68.4%
2010 70.01 241st 736 67.3%
2011 67.19 285th 766 62.8%
2012 65.82 276th 764 63.9%
2013 54.47 377th 772 51.2%
2014 56.35 376th 777 51.6%
2015 46.58 455th 792 42.6%
2016 55.10 376th 742 49.3%
2017 43.58 457th 739 38.2%
2018 23.19 566th 728 22.3%
2019 48.59 399th 731 45.4%
2021 40.95 439th 729 39.8%
2022 36.85 477th 727 34.4%
2023 28.80 540th 730 26.0%
2024 23.82 537th 675 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.21 40th 89 55.1%
2019 55.28 38th 91 58.2%
2021 42.88 43rd 75 42.7%
2022 44.59 49th 90 45.6%
2023 45.07 51st 97 47.4%
2024 32.51 69th 86 19.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.34 149th 333 55.3%
2021 47.48 158th 306 48.4%
2022 31.63 220th 307 28.3%
2023 30.57 219th 296 26.0%
2024 32.86 151st 208 27.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.51 462nd 682 32.3%
2019 50.08 372nd 697 46.6%
2021 43.22 422nd 719 41.3%
2022 36.27 487th 724 32.7%
2023 27.22 555th 723 23.2%
2024 19.27 584th 674 13.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.83 3rd 12 75.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.63 447th 684 34.6%
2021 37.79 449th 705 36.3%
2022 40.04 449th 701 35.9%
2023 28.05 541st 705 23.3%
2024 25.86 505th 635 20.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.23 161st 281 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.13 429th 696 38.4%
2021 45.51 399th 704 43.3%
2022 35.81 466th 712 34.6%
2023 30.75 508th 713 28.8%
2024 27.87 505th 651 22.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.42 313th 547 42.8%
2019 58.20 230th 559 58.9%
2021 32.60 394th 564 30.1%
2022 40.18 345th 562 38.6%
2023 39.85 350th 570 38.6%
2024 26.00 403rd 509 20.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 121st 168 28.0%
2019 43.08 112th 190 41.1%
2021 46.34 116th 202 42.6%
2022 34.17 160th 220 27.3%
2023 27.38 186th 233 20.2%
2024 23.26 156th 189 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.60 437th 516 15.3%
2019 48.04 311th 517 39.8%
2021 39.88 350th 522 33.0%
2022 39.45 367th 517 29.0%
2023 31.87 406th 518 21.6%
2024 33.73 350th 434 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bissonet Plaza School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.85 166th 459 63.8%
2022 48.93 241st 460 47.6%
2023 37.46 297th 465 36.1%
2024 44.87 259th 449 42.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.14 17th 55 69.1%
2022 70.90 8th 48 83.3%
2023 42.32 30th 56 46.4%
2024 53.79 16th 48 66.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.66 85th 210 59.5%
2022 44.67 111th 206 46.1%
2023 32.00 143rd 206 30.6%
2024 78.41 23rd 175 86.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.51 92nd 455 79.8%
2022 55.13 203rd 458 55.7%
2023 44.30 256th 459 44.2%
2024 33.13 302nd 444 32.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.63 191st 441 56.7%
2022 45.66 252nd 441 42.9%
2023 37.66 293rd 444 34.0%
2024 30.96 306th 415 26.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.65 197th 442 55.4%
2022 55.31 193rd 442 56.3%
2023 40.09 259th 443 41.5%
2024 42.69 251st 426 41.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.94 171st 352 51.4%
2022 51.14 161st 360 55.3%
2023 49.33 169th 360 53.1%
2024 41.01 195th 333 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.66 59th 153 61.4%
2022 37.38 107th 163 34.4%
2023 30.49 121st 163 25.8%
2024 34.26 105th 152 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bissonet Plaza School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.93 203rd 358 43.3%
2022 64.20 131st 362 63.8%
2023 54.98 168th 352 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Bissonet Plaza School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 934 934
1990 575 216 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 610 198 13 28 1 n/a n/a 0 850
1992 600 175 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1993 617 147 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1994 588 138 22 41 2 n/a n/a 0 791
1995 526 158 18 31 4 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 526 158 18 31 4 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 523 163 14 38 6 n/a n/a 0 744
1998 461 159 18 35 4 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 476 134 24 36 6 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 444 167 29 31 3 n/a n/a 0 674
2001 412 174 23 32 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2002 357 216 55 50 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2003 357 216 55 50 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2004 332 244 54 52 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 311 237 38 71 2 n/a n/a 0 659
2006 226 164 35 68 3 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 221 193 39 84 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 216 231 37 95 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2009 181 174 32 117 6 n/a n/a 0 510
2010 177 192 30 137 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 195 173 35 86 26 2 24 0 541
2012 153 189 39 159 1 3 16 0 560
2013 195 191 38 218 1 2 18 0 663
2014 199 164 28 247 1 0 19 0 658
2015 199 158 31 271 3 1 17 0 680
2016 167 163 31 289 2 1 14 0 667
2017 156 160 33 269 0 1 14 0 633
2018 145 158 28 270 0 0 15 0 616
2019 128 159 34 253 1 0 17 0 592
2020 147 155 24 248 0 0 13 0 587
2021 138 125 24 240 0 0 12 0 539
2022 144 127 24 257 0 0 6 0 558
2023 126 135 29 354 2 0 12 0 658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bissonet Plaza School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 934 45.0 20.7 21.6
1990 826 43.0 19.2 34.4
1991 850 41.0 20.7 33.5
1992 814 40.0 20.3 32.6
1993 797 41.0 19.4 33
1994 791 43.0 18.4 37.2
1995 737 41.0 18.0 32.8
1996 737 41.0 18.0 32.8
1997 744 42.0 17.7 36.3
1998 677 37.0 18.3 40.6
1999 676 38.0 17.8 51
2000 674 38.0 17.7 51.8
2001 644 35.0 18.4 49.5
2002 679 41.0 16.6 56.8
2003 679 41.0 16.6 56.8
2004 683 40.0 17.1 58
2005 659 36.5 18.1 49.2
2006 496 31.3 15.8 58.9
2007 542 33.0 16.4 72.3
2008 581 35.1 16.6 74.2
2009 510 35.0 14.6 77.8
2010 539 39.0 13.8 83.1
2011 541 37.0 14.6 83.4
2012 560 38.0 14.7 83
2013 663 44.0 15.0 83.7
2014 658 43.0 15.3 80.5
2015 680 44.0 15.4 86.6
2016 667 46.0 14.5 90
2017 633 41.1 15.3 50.7
2018 616 35.0 17.6 46.1
2019 592 32.8 18.0 54.9
2020 587 29.0 20.2 54
2021 539 29.0 18.5 68.3
2022 558 27.0 20.6 43.7
2023 658 34.1 19.2 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bissonet Plaza School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 934 45.0 20.7 21.6
1990 826 43.0 19.2 34.4
1991 850 41.0 20.7 33.5
1992 814 40.0 20.3 32.6
1993 797 41.0 19.4 33
1994 791 43.0 18.4 37.2
1995 737 41.0 18.0 32.8
1996 737 41.0 18.0 32.8
1997 744 42.0 17.7 36.3
1998 677 37.0 18.3 40.6
1999 676 38.0 17.8 51
2000 674 38.0 17.7 51.8
2001 644 35.0 18.4 49.5
2002 679 41.0 16.6 56.8
2003 679 41.0 16.6 56.8
2004 683 40.0 17.1 58
2005 659 36.5 18.1 49.2
2006 496 31.3 15.8 58.9
2007 542 33.0 16.4 72.3
2008 581 35.1 16.6 74.2
2009 510 35.0 14.6 77.8
2010 539 39.0 13.8 83.1
2011 541 37.0 14.6 83.4
2012 560 38.0 14.7 83
2013 663 44.0 15.0 83.7
2014 658 43.0 15.3 80.5
2015 680 44.0 15.4 86.6
2016 667 46.0 14.5 90
2017 633 41.1 15.3 50.7
2018 616 35.0 17.6 46.1
2019 592 32.8 18.0 54.9
2020 587 29.0 20.2 54
2021 539 29.0 18.5 68.3
2022 558 27.0 20.6 43.7
2023 658 34.1 19.2 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bissonet Plaza School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,929
2018 $12,820
2019 $12,510
2020 $13,567
2021 $14,510
2022 $17,964

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bissonet Plaza School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 399th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 540th of 730 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bissonet Plaza School)8344
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)7058
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bissonet Plaza School)6338
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6552
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Bissonet Plaza School)5619
 37%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bissonet Plaza School)6454
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)6757
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bissonet Plaza School)6148
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6758
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Bissonet Plaza School)3739
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5147
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bissonet Plaza School)6958
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6761
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bissonet Plaza School)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5642
 14%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592658
 11.1%
African American159135
 15.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3429
 14.7%
Hispanic253354
 39.9%
Pacific Islander00
White128126
 1.6%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%59.6%
 4.7%


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Students at Bissonet Plaza School are 54% Hispanic, 21% African American, 19% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Bissonet Plaza School ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Louisiana elementary schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended Bissonet Plaza School.


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