Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(318) 445-6296
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (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 ≥99% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 528 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | #1 out of 1277 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 70% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
Black | 31% | 43% |
White | 62% | 45% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.61 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rapides Parish School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is Peabody Magnet High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hadnot-hayes S.t.e.m. Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexandria Hadnot-hayes S.t.e.m. Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 168 students10
0.8 miles
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031 0.8 PK-5 168 - Alexandria Martin Park Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 292 students10
1.4 miles
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695 1.4 PK-5 292 - Alexandria Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Math: 32% | Reading: 45%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 508 students10
1.7 miles
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241 1.7 6-8 508 - Alexandria W.o. Hall Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 179 students10
1.7 miles
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093 1.7 PK-5 179 - Alexandria Peabody Magnet High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 653 students10
1.8 miles
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457 1.8 9-12 653
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