The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on New Vision Learning Academy
New Vision Learning Academy is a regular public charter school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As a single-school charter district, it operates independently of the larger Monroe City Schools and Ouachita Parish systems. The school’s enrollment is relatively small for its grade span, and the student body is entirely Black, a composition that reflects the local demographics. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school sits within the city of Monroe, the parish seat and the economic center of northeastern Louisiana. Monroe is a mid-sized city with a mature, modestly contracting population. Its economy is anchored by the public school systems, healthcare, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and telecommunications through Lumen Technologies. The housing market in Monroe shows home values near the state average. The city provides public transit through the Monroe Transit System, and an airport offers regional air service.
State testing data from the 2024-25 school year provides the first available picture of academic performance at New Vision Learning Academy. Across all tested subjects in grades three through six, proficiency rates on Louisiana's LEAP 2025 assessments were low. In English language arts, about one in five students scored at the proficient level. In math, less than one in ten students reached that benchmark. Science and social studies rates were similarly low. There is no prior year of testing data for the school, so it is not possible to determine whether these results represent a starting point, a continuing trend, or a change from an earlier baseline. The school’s overall proficiency index, an average across tested subjects, placed it below the midpoint relative to other districts in Ouachita Parish.
Because New Vision Learning Academy does not serve high school grades, there is no four-year graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism and staffing were not available in this school’s profile, and information on special education and English learner populations was also missing. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these areas.
No recent district-level changes with lasting relevance for parents were identified in publicly reported sources. The school’s full name functions as its own district, which means there is no separate school board or central office hierarchy above it. For a family considering this school, the core academic data is available and clear. The proficiency numbers are low across every subject tested. The school is a charter with a focused elementary and middle grade range, a small enrollment, and a single-site structure. A parent considering this school will want to discuss with the staff what academic supports and interventions are in place for students who are below proficiency, what the school’s instructional approach is, and how it aims to lift achievement over time. The lack of multi-year trend data means there is no track record yet to judge trajectory, so direct conversation with the school is the best next step.
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