Edgar Martin Middle School vs. L.j. Alleman Middle School
Should I attend Edgar Martin Middle School or L.j. Alleman 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
Edgar Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
L.j. Alleman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Edgar Martin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,114 students in grades 5-8, L.j. Alleman Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
495 students
1,114 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#176 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
152
Grade 6 Students
141
297
Grade 7 Students
172
343
Grade 8 Students
182
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
6%
% Black
21%
34%
% White
52%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%