The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Delhi Charter School
Delhi Charter School operates as a single-school district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Richland Parish, a largely rural corner of northeastern Louisiana. The school enrolls a student body that is roughly evenly split between White students and Black students, with a small number of Hispanic students and a handful from other backgrounds. The grade-level counts are fairly consistent, suggesting a stable population through the elementary, middle, and high school years. Because the entity is a charter school and a district in its own right, there are no other schools within this district to compare it to.
The state assessment results available are from a single school year, and they are now several years old. In mathematics, the share of students scoring at proficient or above across grades three through eight was low across the board, falling in a range that a parent would likely consider a soft spot. The exact rates varied by grade, but none reached levels that would be considered strong by typical state standards. Reading and English language arts scores were somewhat higher, particularly in the middle grades. Seventh grade showed the highest proficiency rate among tested grades, approaching half of students meeting the bar, while the upper elementary grades and eighth grade also showed a modest share of students at proficiency. Still, proficiency in most grades and subjects remained under half. Participation rate data was not reported, so it is not possible to assess whether all students were tested.
No data was available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, or on English learners. Likewise, there is no information on the school’s graduation rate, college readiness indicators, or Advanced Placement or career and technical education offerings. A search for recent district changes or strategic priorities turned up little of substance, so this narrative cannot speak to any recent initiatives or shifts at the school.
The academic picture that emerges is one of a school where most students are not yet reaching proficiency in math or English, with some relative bright spots in middle school reading. The data is thin and dated, so a family considering Delhi Charter School would want to ask the school directly for more current performance results, information on how the school supports students who are below grade level, and details about the high school experience, including graduation rates and postsecondary pathways. The setting is rural and the district is small, which may appeal to families seeking a close-knit environment. The student body is diverse in terms of race, and the school serves all grades under one roof, which provides continuity but also means students of all ages share the same campus.
Overall, Delhi Charter School presents a limited but honest picture: the test scores suggest significant academic challenges, especially in math, and the lack of more recent data makes it difficult to assess whether progress has been made since. Parents will want to investigate thoroughly, including visiting the school and speaking directly with administrators about current instruction, support systems, and outcomes for graduates.
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