Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School vs. Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Should you attend Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School or Alexandria Middle Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Alexandria Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Arthur F. Smith Middle 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 608 students in grades 5-8, Alexandria Middle 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
415 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#727 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
136
186
Grade 7 Students
139
190
Grade 8 Students
140
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
97%
88%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
