Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School vs. Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Should you attend Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School or Alexandria Middle Magnet 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
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Top Rankings
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Alexandria Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Overview
Serving 362 students in grades 6-8, Arthur F. Smith 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Alexandria 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 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
362 students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1064 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#824 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
100
157
Grade 7 Students
124
148
Grade 8 Students
138
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
97%
92%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%