Denton Magnet School Of Technology vs. Clarkshaw Magnet School
Should I attend Denton Magnet School Of Technology or Clarkshaw 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
Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades 6-8, Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 680 students in grades 5-8, Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
358 students
680 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#185 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
131
227
Grade 7 Students
121
234
Grade 8 Students
106
219
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
52%
58%
% White
37%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%