Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Summary:

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is a small elementary school serving grades K-8 in Baker, Louisiana, with a student population of 124. The school is part of the City of Baker School District, which is ranked 101 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has shown a mixed performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (52%) and English Language Arts (71%) that are higher than the City of Baker School District (26% and 36%, respectively) but lower than the state averages (59% and 69%, respectively). The school's performance has fluctuated, with some grades performing significantly better than the district and state, while others lag behind. Notably, the school's African American and low socioeconomic status students have performed relatively well, with the school ranking 212 out of 509 Louisiana elementary schools for African American students and 348 out of 674 for low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School generally outperforms Baker Heights Elementary School, which is also part of the City of Baker School District. However, the school's performance is still below the state averages, indicating room for improvement. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 16.3 over the past three years, may be a contributing factor to its performance. Overall, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is providing a relatively strong educational experience, but there is still work to be done to ensure all students are achieving at high levels.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 5905 Groom Road
       Baker, LA  70714


(225) 775-5924

District: City of Baker School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,293 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  124

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.0%
White:
2.4%
Hispanic:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96%), White (2.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is $19,293.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Ridge Academic Magnet School 385th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Park Ridge Academic Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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City of Baker School District:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Baker School District 101st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 8.67 680th 725 6.2%
2008 14.42 668th 743 10.1%
2009 13.38 674th 738 8.7%
2010 10.85 697th 736 5.3%
2011 12.15 714th 766 6.8%
2012 69.39 250th 764 67.3%
2013 73.11 193rd 772 75.0%
2014 69.36 246th 777 68.3%
2015 67.24 270th 792 65.9%
2016 69.14 245th 742 67.0%
2017 50.10 413th 739 44.1%
2018 62.18 231st 728 68.3%
2019 43.97 437th 731 40.2%
2021 24.59 547th 729 25.0%
2022 68.98 227th 727 68.8%
2023 50.41 377th 730 48.4%
2024 46.80 385th 675 43.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.79 228th 682 66.6%
2019 40.88 448th 697 35.7%
2021 26.76 538th 719 25.2%
2022 71.75 174th 724 76.0%
2023 58.87 303rd 723 58.1%
2024 52.00 348th 674 48.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.43 449th 684 34.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.19 312th 696 55.2%
2021 43.12 408th 704 42.0%
2023 42.99 424th 713 40.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 187th 547 65.8%
2019 53.12 261st 559 53.3%
2021 42.07 313th 564 44.5%
2022 81.16 64th 562 88.6%
2023 63.32 174th 570 69.5%
2024 55.29 212th 509 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 56.72 212th 482 56.0%
2016 50.32 239th 435 45.1%
2017 40.08 299th 437 31.6%
2018 73.30 73rd 411 82.2%
2019 80.95 83rd 449 81.5%
2021 54.64 204th 459 55.6%
2022 51.91 225th 460 51.1%
2023 36.01 306th 465 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.37 128th 403 68.2%
2019 82.92 50th 430 88.4%
2021 56.97 190th 455 58.2%
2022 60.94 166th 458 63.8%
2023 29.70 332nd 459 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.07 162nd 418 61.2%
2021 60.18 180th 441 59.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.42 4th 418 99.0%
2021 95.10 12th 442 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.09 48th 313 84.7%
2019 89.80 24th 338 92.9%
2021 67.18 83rd 352 76.4%
2022 62.75 107th 360 70.3%
2023 42.53 200th 360 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 24 313 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 55 319 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 33 384 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 20 308 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 12 263 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 17 263 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 19 321 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 18 308 0 3 1 0 13 0 343
2012 11 188 1 8 0 0 6 0 214
2013 7 158 1 7 0 0 3 0 176
2014 1 160 3 7 0 0 3 0 174
2015 7 231 3 9 1 0 6 0 257
2016 8 233 1 7 0 0 3 0 252
2017 6 222 1 8 0 0 2 0 239
2018 5 209 3 7 0 0 1 0 225
2019 3 181 1 7 0 0 2 0 194
2020 4 197 0 6 0 0 1 0 208
2021 4 163 0 4 0 0 0 0 171
2022 4 119 0 3 0 0 0 0 126
2023 3 119 0 2 0 0 0 0 124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 337 21.0 16.0 80.1
2005 377 22.2 17.0 76.1
2006 423 26.0 16.3 73
2007 330 26.0 12.7 68.2
2008 277 26.0 10.7 76.9
2009 285 17.0 16.8 84.6
2010 345 18.0 19.1 81.4
2011 343 20.0 17.0 85.1
2012 214 15.5 13.8 83.2
2013 176 n/a n/a 80.1
2014 174 13.5 12.8 78.2
2015 257 19.0 13.5 75.1
2016 252 12.0 21.0 72.6
2017 239 12.8 18.6 88.7
2018 225 15.4 14.5 66.2
2019 194 14.7 13.1 61.3
2020 208 12.8 16.1 92.3
2021 171 10.4 16.3 70.2
2022 126 12.4 10.1 59.5
2023 124 8.0 15.5 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 337 21.0 16.0 80.1
2005 377 22.2 17.0 76.1
2006 423 26.0 16.3 73
2007 330 26.0 12.7 68.2
2008 277 26.0 10.7 76.9
2009 285 17.0 16.8 84.6
2010 345 18.0 19.1 81.4
2011 343 20.0 17.0 85.1
2012 214 15.5 13.8 83.2
2013 176 n/a n/a 80.1
2014 174 13.5 12.8 78.2
2015 257 19.0 13.5 75.1
2016 252 12.0 21.0 72.6
2017 239 12.8 18.6 88.7
2018 225 15.4 14.5 66.2
2019 194 14.7 13.1 61.3
2020 208 12.8 16.1 92.3
2021 171 10.4 16.3 70.2
2022 126 12.4 10.1 59.5
2023 124 8.0 15.5 55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,392
2018 $10,958
2019 $11,785
2020 $11,110
2021 $12,663
2022 $19,293

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 377th of 730 Elementary schools
 8.1%
Ranks 83rd of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 306th of 465 Middle schools
 47.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)5073
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)2750
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)4667
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)2644
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)7947
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)4720
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)5370
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)3935
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)3236
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (City of Baker School District)1818
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)5843
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)6186
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)3846
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)3157
 26%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)8658
 28%
   6th Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)4124
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)8167
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)4343
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)688
 60%
   6th Grade Social Studies (City of Baker School District)286
 22%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)8550
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)3427
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)10092
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (City of Baker School District)4149
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7269
 3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)9534
 61%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5551
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)5240
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (City of Baker School District)3821
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Park Ridge Academic Magnet School)6947
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (City of Baker School District)4124
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students194124
 36.1%
African American181119
 34.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic72
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%55.6%
 5.7%


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Students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School are 96% African American, 2% White, 2% Hispanic.

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks 385th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 124 students attended Park Ridge Academic Magnet School.


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