Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Natchitoches Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchitoches Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Natchitoches Magnet School's student population of 400 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natchitoches Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natchitoches Magnet School is 0.61, 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
#32 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
52%
42%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchitoches Magnet School's ranking?
Natchitoches Magnet School is ranked #32 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Natchitoches Magnet School often compared to?
Natchitoches Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like N.s.u. Middle Lab School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Natchitoches Magnet School?
400 students attend Natchitoches Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Natchitoches Magnet School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchitoches Magnet School?
Natchitoches Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Magnet School offer ?
Natchitoches Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Natchitoches Magnet School part of?
Natchitoches Magnet School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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