Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Natchitoches Magnet School ranks in the top 5% 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 was 76% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Natchitoches Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
420 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
5%
11%

Black
51%
41%

White
35%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchitoches Magnet School's ranking?
Natchitoches Magnet School is ranked #32 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Natchitoches Magnet School?
420 students attend Natchitoches Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Natchitoches Magnet School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchitoches Magnet School?
Natchitoches Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Magnet School offer ?
Natchitoches Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Natchitoches Magnet School part of?
Natchitoches Magnet School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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