B
Good
72/100

Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2401 Humanity Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.43 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
745
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$65K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.43 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency76% (+7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (−10 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black76%52%reading +17 pts, math +3 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income74%50%reading +10 pts, math -5 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2401 Humanity Street
City New Orleans
ZIP Code 70122
District 2201170
NCES School ID 220117000856
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70122

Understanding the community around Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,750
Per Capita Income $32,069
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $262,900
Median Rent $1,159
Owner-Occupied 56.5%
Renter-Occupied 43.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 745
Teachers (FTE) 60.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has 745 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology serve?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology receive per student?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology receives $65,041 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology in 70122 ▼
Avg Home Value
$219,561
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,558
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
43.5%

Other Schools in 70122

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026