Natalbany Middle School vs. Hammond Eastside Magnet
Should I attend Natalbany Middle School or Hammond Eastside Magnet? 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
Natalbany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Hammond Eastside Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 4-8, Natalbany Middle 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hammond Eastside Magnet 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-8
PK-8
Total Students
371 students
1,288 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#667 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
64
Kindergarten Students
-
139
Grade 1 Students
-
139
Grade 2 Students
-
125
Grade 3 Students
-
129
Grade 4 Students
73
140
Grade 5 Students
80
151
Grade 6 Students
75
129
Grade 7 Students
68
139
Grade 8 Students
75
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
22%
5%
% Black
53%
45%
% White
19%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
