Edgar Martin Middle School vs. L.j. Alleman Middle School
Should you attend Edgar Martin Middle School or L.j. Alleman Middle 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
School
Top Rankings
Edgar Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
L.j. Alleman 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 490 students in grades 6-8, Edgar Martin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, L.j. Alleman 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 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
490 students
952 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#106 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
329
Grade 7 Students
152
290
Grade 8 Students
170
333
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
23%
7%
% Black
19%
31%
% White
49%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
