Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
464 students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School offer ?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School part of?
In what neighborhood is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School located?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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