Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)

Istrouma Middle Magnet School served 632 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
42%
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White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Istrouma Middle Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Istrouma Middle Magnet School?
632 students attend Istrouma Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Istrouma Middle Magnet School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Istrouma Middle Magnet School offer ?
Istrouma Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Istrouma Middle Magnet School part of?
Istrouma Middle Magnet School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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