SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

13%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

10%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

8%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

6%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

8%
27%

ELA Proficiency

25%
37%

Science Proficiency

6%
23%

LA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

LA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

45.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

9.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

21.23 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$33,872

LA Average: $69,055

Unemployment Rate

9.6%

LA Average: 6.5%

Median Home value

$89,595

LA Average: $226,718

Median Rent

$859 /mo

LA Average: $1,096

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

78.6%

LA Average: 86.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

LA Average: 18:1

Number of Teachers

29

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,303

Average for all teachers in Rapides Parish

Student to Counselor Ratio

415:1

LA Average: 412:1

Number of Support Staff

44

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

5

Nurses:

23

Social Workers:

14

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

86%

LA Average: 83%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

94%

LA Average: 95%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

70

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

33

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

189

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$7998 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.80

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

3%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

96%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

1%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

96%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

2%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

2%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

15%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Alexandria Middle Magnet School

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 2.6 mi
Scott M. Brame Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
Pineville Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
Tioga Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 6.7 mi
Oakdale Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 35.4 mi
Lasalle Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Distance: 40.9 mi
Leesville Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Distance: 49.7 mi
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 50.3 mi
N.s.u. Middle Lab School

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Distance: 50.8 mi
Natchitoches Jr. High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 51.9 mi