M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School (Closed 2012)

M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School serves 431 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
37%
66%
(10-11)
37%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School?
431 students attend M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School?
M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School offer ?
M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School part of?
M. J. Moore Mathscience Magnet Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.

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