Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 0.67, which is more 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
#11 out of 1237 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
35%
42%
White
44%
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
16%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School's ranking?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is ranked #11 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School often compared to?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts, Lsu Laboratory School, Mayfair Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
438 students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School offer ?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School part of?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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