Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Woodland Park 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Park Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodland Park Magnet's student population of 519 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Park Magnet 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 Woodland Park Magnet is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
80%
41%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Park Magnet's ranking?
Woodland Park Magnet is ranked #1210 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodland Park Magnet often compared to?
Woodland Park Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Westside Montessori, Southeastern La University Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Park Magnet?
519 students attend Woodland Park Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodland Park Magnet students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Park Magnet?
Woodland Park Magnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodland Park Magnet offer ?
Woodland Park Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Woodland Park Magnet part of?
Woodland Park Magnet is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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