Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Natchitoches Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Natchitoches Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
51%
41%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natchitoches Magnet School's ranking?
Natchitoches Magnet School is ranked #29 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Natchitoches Magnet School?
420 students attend Natchitoches Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Natchitoches Magnet School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natchitoches Magnet School?
Natchitoches Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natchitoches Magnet School offer ?
Natchitoches Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Natchitoches Magnet School part of?
Natchitoches Magnet School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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