Original Research by School Decision on Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed
Einstein Charter Middle Sch at Sarah Towles Reed is a district that consists of a single middle school serving grades six through eight. In practice, when a family enrolls here, they are enrolling in one campus in Orleans Parish. The school’s enrollment is modest for a middle school, with roughly a hundred students in each grade, and the student body is diverse. About half the students are Black, a large share are Hispanic, and there is a notable Asian population as well; the share of white students is very small. This composition is characteristic of many schools in the area, and families looking for a setting with a mix of backgrounds will find that here.
Because this is a district that covers only middle school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and state assessment results were not available in the data we examined. That means we cannot speak to academic proficiency or growth from test scores. A parent who wants to understand how students perform on Louisiana’s state assessments would need to look further, perhaps by contacting the school or checking the state’s public reporting portal. The absence of this data is a gap worth noting, though it does not imply weak performance—only that the information was not provided.
One measure that is available is chronic absenteeism, which tracks how often students miss significant amounts of school. Here, the rate is above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Orleans Parish, meaning a larger share of students are chronically absent than in many neighboring districts. That is a soft spot and something a parent may want to explore with the school. On the spending side, this district’s per-pupil current expenditure falls in the upper range among the parish’s districts, which suggests that the school allocates relatively high resources per student.
No information was provided about free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, or English learner status, so we cannot characterize the share of students from low-income households or those receiving specialized support. Similarly, there is no data on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access. The school’s charter or magnet status is not specified in the data, nor is its locale (urban, suburban, etc.). Given that Orleans Parish is a largely urban area, a middle school in this parish is likely in a city setting, but the data did not confirm that.
The district was searched for recent changes such as property-tax measures, curriculum shifts, or referendums that would have a lasting impact, and none were found. This suggests a period of stability in terms of governance and funding, at least as far as public records show. The entity is listed as a single-school district, a structure that keeps administrative focus tight but also means there is no broader district system of elementary or high school feeders to consider.
For a family weighing this school, the main takeaways are a compact, single-campus middle school with a racially and ethnically diverse student body, higher-than-median chronic absenteeism, and above-average per-pupil spending. The lack of state testing data leaves a significant blank in the academic picture. A parent may want to visit the school, talk to current families, and ask directly about instruction, curriculum, and how the school addresses attendance. The school’s name suggests it is a charter school, though the data does not confirm that status—confirming it with the school or the Louisiana Department of Education would clarify the governance model. Without program offerings, it is unclear whether there are specialized academies, arts, or career pathways; a prospective family should ask about electives and support services directly.
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