Serving 1,391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hammond Eastside 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Hammond Eastside 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 Hammond Eastside Magnet is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet?
1,391 students attend Hammond Eastside Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hammond Eastside Magnet students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Eastside Magnet?
Hammond Eastside Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hammond Eastside Magnet offer ?
Hammond Eastside Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hammond Eastside Magnet part of?
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