Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs. Advantage Charter Academy
Should you attend Park Ridge Academic Magnet School or Advantage Charter Academy? 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
School
Top Rankings
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Advantage Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Park Ridge Academic 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Advantage Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
123 students
600 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
30:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#617 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
59
Grade 1 Students
16
55
Grade 2 Students
14
56
Grade 3 Students
13
74
Grade 4 Students
22
62
Grade 5 Students
15
71
Grade 6 Students
9
79
Grade 7 Students
14
82
Grade 8 Students
6
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
92%
91%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
