Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School 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 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,097 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School 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 Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School is 0.56, 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
#798 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
59%
42%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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 Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School's ranking?
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School is ranked #798 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School often compared to?
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Middle Laboratory School, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School?
1,097 students attend Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School?
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School offer ?
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School part of?
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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