Oil City Magnet 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 was 54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (15-16)
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)68%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
6%
Black
(15-16)29%
44%
White
(15-16)64%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Oil City Magnet School?
382 students attend Oil City Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oil City Magnet School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Oil City Magnet School offer ?
Oil City Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oil City Magnet School part of?
Oil City Magnet School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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