Lsu Laboratory School vs. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Should I attend Lsu Laboratory School or Westdale Heights 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
Lsu Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,499 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lsu Laboratory School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-5
Total Students
1,499 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#11 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
89%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
106
61
Grade 1 Students
110
68
Grade 2 Students
110
64
Grade 3 Students
109
68
Grade 4 Students
110
70
Grade 5 Students
108
68
Grade 6 Students
122
-
Grade 7 Students
118
-
Grade 8 Students
123
-
Grade 9 Students
128
-
Grade 10 Students
120
-
Grade 11 Students
113
-
Grade 12 Students
122
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
12%
35%
% White
79%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
