Independence Magnet vs. Loranger Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Magnet or Loranger Elementary 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
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Loranger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades 5-8, Independence Magnet 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 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 851 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Loranger Elementary 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 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
282 students
851 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#771 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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85
Kindergarten Students
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147
Grade 1 Students
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143
Grade 2 Students
-
162
Grade 3 Students
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157
Grade 4 Students
-
157
Grade 5 Students
66
-
Grade 6 Students
66
-
Grade 7 Students
78
-
Grade 8 Students
72
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
20%
11%
% Black
54%
28%
% White
22%
54%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
