Serving 1,288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hammond Eastside Magnet's student population of 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Eastside Magnet is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
45%
42%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond Eastside Magnet's ranking?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is ranked #667 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hammond Eastside Magnet often compared to?
Hammond Eastside Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet?
1,288 students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hammond Eastside Magnet students are Black, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammond Eastside Magnet offer ?
Hammond Eastside Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hammond Eastside Magnet part of?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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