Serving 1,391 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 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 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 1,391 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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 0.63, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
48%
41%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Champ Cooper Elementary School, Hammond Westside Montessori 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?
1,391 students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hammond Eastside Magnet students are Black, 37% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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