Serving 1,340 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School serves the southern part of Hammond, LA, covering an area of approximately 28.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hammond Eastside Magnet's student population of 1,340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Eastside Magnet is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue, Purple, White
Source: 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 #757 out of 1,244 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 Hammond Westside Montessori, Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet?
1,340 students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hammond Eastside Magnet students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hammond Eastside Magnet offer ?
Hammond Eastside Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammond Eastside Magnet part of?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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