Denton Magnet School Of Technology vs. Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Should I attend Denton Magnet School Of Technology or Phillips Preparatory Middle 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
Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
358 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
41% | 59%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#93 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
131
165
Grade 7 Students
121
177
Grade 8 Students
106
170
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
52%
46%
% White
37%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
