Natchitoches Magnet School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches Magnet School serves 306 students in grades 1-8.
Natchitoches Magnet School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Natchitoches Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Natchitoches Magnet School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-8 |
| Total Students | 306 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Natchitoches Magnet School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Natchitoches Magnet School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 1277 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 49% | 43% |
| White | 43% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natchitoches Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Natchitoches Magnet School is Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is N.s.u. Middle Lab School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Natchitoches Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts Special Education School
Magnet School Grades: 10-12 | 349 students
0.3 miles
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500 0.3 10-12 349 - Natchitoches N.s.u. Middle Lab School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 176 students10
0.5 miles
Tec Bldg. N.s.u. Pod A
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509 0.5 6-8 176 - Natchitoches N.s.u. Elementary Lab School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 292 students10
0.6 miles
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6973 0.6 PK-5 292 - Natchitoches Natchitoches Central High School Math: 71% | Reading: 77%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,339 student10
0.8 miles
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211 0.8 9-12 1,339 - Natchitoches M.r. Weaver Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 476 students10
1.5 miles
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623 1.5 PK-3 476
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