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Advantage Charter Academy vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Should you attend Advantage Charter Academy or Park Ridge Academic Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Advantage Charter Academy
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Advantage Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Advantage Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
600 students
123 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Advantage Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Advantage Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Advantage Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Advantage Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the City Of Baker School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#617 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#680 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Advantage Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in LA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Advantage Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Advantage Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Advantage Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Advantage Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Ridge Academic Magnet School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
14
Grade 1 Students
55
16
Grade 2 Students
56
14
Grade 3 Students
74
13
Grade 4 Students
62
22
Grade 5 Students
71
15
Grade 6 Students
79
9
Grade 7 Students
82
14
Grade 8 Students
62
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Advantage Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Advantage Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Advantage Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
91%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Advantage Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Advantage Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the City Of Baker School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.17
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Advantage Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Advantage Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Advantage Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Advantage Charter Academy School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the City Of Baker School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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