The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Samuel J. Green Charter School
Samuel J. Green Charter School is a PK-8 charter school in New Orleans, operating as its own single-school district under the management of FirstLine Schools. It serves a student body that is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic minority and very small numbers of white and Asian students. A large share of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a community with high economic need. The school is classified as a regular school, not an alternative or special-purpose setting, and state testing data covers grades three through eight.
On Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, the share of students reaching proficient or above was modest in English language arts, lower in math, and lower still in science and social studies. When compared to other districts in Orleans Parish, the school’s overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile. Participation rates were universal, meaning nearly every enrolled student took the tests, so the results reflect the full tested population. This is an area a parent may want to look into further with the school, especially to understand what academic support and improvement strategies are in place. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to tell from this information whether performance is improving or declining over time.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. Information on special education and English learner services was not provided, a gap that may reflect the school’s reporting choices or the nature of its population; a family with specific needs should ask the school directly.
New Orleans is a dense urban city-parish that functions as a major Gulf Coast port and commercial hub. It is known for its Creole cuisine, music scene, French Quarter architecture, and annual festivals such as Mardi Gras. The city has also developed a significant film industry. Housing in the area is relatively expensive; home values and rents are well above national benchmarks, which may be an important factor for families weighing school options within a competitive housing market. The city was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina, with widespread flooding and population loss, followed by a gradual rebound. Concerns about gentrification and displacement have been raised in redeveloping neighborhoods.
The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes such as curriculum shifts, referenda, or property-tax adjustments. The school’s charter status gives it operational autonomy, but specific details about governance accountability or school-level improvement plans were not found in the available materials.
This school fits families looking for a diverse urban campus within a culturally vibrant city, provided they are aware of the academic performance profile and choose to explore what the school is doing to raise achievement. The lack of trend data and the single snapshot of scores mean that a current parent or prospective family would need to gather more recent and longitudinal information directly from the school to form a clearer picture.
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