The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mildred Osborne Charter School
Mildred Osborne Charter School is a regular public charter school in New Orleans serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates as its own single-school district, a structure that places the school and its governance directly in the same entity. The school is located in the eastern portion of New Orleans, a dense, historic city that functions as a major port and commercial hub for the Gulf Coast. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its music, Creole cuisine, and festivals, and has a built environment shaped by its French Quarter and streetcar lines. New Orleans experienced catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Katrina and has since undergone major redevelopment, with ongoing concerns about gentrification and displacement. The school sits within this dynamic urban context.
Enrollment at Mildred Osborne is spread across all elementary and middle grades, with a slight increase in the upper grades. The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic minority and very small numbers of White, Asian, and multiracial students. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how these populations are served.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, the school posted proficiency rates that are well below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Orleans Parish. In math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the share of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level was notably low, placing the school in the bottom quartile among its county peers. Participation rates on the tests were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. The assessment in social studies had a cut score change that year, which may affect comparability with prior results, but for the current snapshot the picture is one of a school where academic achievement is a significant challenge. A family considering Mildred Osborne may want to look into what academic supports and interventions are in place, since the reported outcomes are far from what most parents would expect for grade-level mastery.
Because the school ends at eighth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or postsecondary readiness. The school also lacks publicly available information about course access, staffing ratios, or discipline incidents, so much of the operational context remains opaque from the outside.
The housing market in the area served shows home values and rents that are below the national and state benchmarks, consistent with the city's economic profile and the school's high poverty rate. The broader New Orleans economy is anchored by the port, tourism, the film industry, and institutions such as Tulane University, but these sectors do not necessarily translate into high local incomes for the families attending this school.
The district brief for Mildred Osborne Charter School as a district turned up little of lasting impact; no recent major initiatives or changes were publicly reported. This may simply reflect the lean administrative structure of a single-school charter district.
In sum, Mildred Osborne Charter School serves a high-need, predominantly Black student body in an urban setting where academic proficiency rates are low relative to other Orleans Parish districts. The school has not published details on special education, English learner services, or program offerings, leaving gaps a parent would need to fill through inquiry. It offers a full PK-8 pathway under a single charter, with no high school level, meaning families will need to plan for transition to a different school after eighth grade. For a family whose priority is strong academic outcomes as measured by state tests, the available data would raise concerns. For a family already engaged with the school and its community, the full picture may include supports and strengths not captured in these metrics.
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