Baker Middle School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Should I attend Baker Middle School or Park Ridge Academic Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Baker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 146 students in grades 6-8, Baker Middle 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 126 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
146 students
126 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#849 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
14
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
13
Grade 5 Students
-
13
Grade 6 Students
43
14
Grade 7 Students
50
14
Grade 8 Students
53
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
96%
95%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%