Pinecrest Elementary/middle School vs. West Ridge Middle School
Should I attend Pinecrest Elementary/middle School or West Ridge 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
Pinecrest Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
West Ridge 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 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pinecrest Elementary/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 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, West Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
195 students
642 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#110 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
25
-
Grade 1 Students
22
-
Grade 2 Students
19
-
Grade 3 Students
17
-
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
19
-
Grade 6 Students
19
218
Grade 7 Students
23
206
Grade 8 Students
22
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
95%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
