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Eunice Junior High School vs. Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

Should you attend Eunice Junior High School or Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts? 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
Eunice Junior High School
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades 7-8, Eunice Junior High 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 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
325 students
295 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eunice Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
35% | 65%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eunice Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eunice Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Landry Parish 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

#625 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
#54 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eunice Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eunice Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eunice Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eunice Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥80%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eunice Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts by grade.
Grade 7 Students
167
61
Grade 8 Students
158
53
Grade 9 Students
-
54
Grade 10 Students
-
52
Grade 11 Students
-
41
Grade 12 Students
-
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eunice Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Landry Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.60
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eunice Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Landry Parish 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
73%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eunice Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Landry Parish 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
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eunice Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Landry Parish 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 Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Landry Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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