Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Ray D. Molo 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 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School's student population of 316 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
92%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School's ranking?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is ranked #1106 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
316 students attend Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School offer ?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School part of?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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