The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Foundation Preparatory Academy
Foundation Preparatory Academy is a charter school in New Orleans serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the city’s centralized enrollment system, so families apply through the OneApp lottery rather than directly to the school. The school is managed under Community Academies of New Orleans, a charter management organization.
The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a smaller share of white and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school’s enrollment is small for a K-8 campus.
On the state LEAP assessments, proficiency rates are low across all tested subjects and grade levels compared to state averages. The data places the school’s overall proficiency in the bottom quartile of schools relative to other districts in Orleans Parish. In English language arts, about a quarter of students scored proficient or above. In math, the share was lower. In science and social studies, the rates were very low. Full participation rates mean the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in tested grades. Because this is a single school with no high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
New Orleans is a dense urban city with a major port and tourism economy, a distinctive cultural identity, and a film-industry presence. The city’s housing market shows home values and rents above national medians. The school is located on St. Bernard Avenue, in a part of the city that experienced significant change after Hurricane Katrina, including population shifts and redevelopment. The city’s 2025 estimate showed a population decrease from the 2020 census.
The available data does not include information on special education or English learner populations, chronic absenteeism, or staffing. A parent may want to ask the school directly about support services for students with disabilities or language needs. There is no reported information on program offerings such as arts, music, or advanced coursework beyond the general curriculum.
The school serves a population with high economic need and operates in a city with a complex post-Katrina context. The academic results on state tests are low, and families considering the school may want to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place, and how the school is working to raise proficiency over time. The centralized enrollment process means this is one choice among many in a city with a large number of charter schools, so families can weigh it against other options in the OneApp system.
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