Mckinley Middle Magnet School vs. Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Should you attend Mckinley Middle Magnet School or Sherwood Middle Academic 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
Mckinley Middle Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Middle Magnet School ranks in the top 20% 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
633 students
759 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
87%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
263
Grade 7 Students
216
270
Grade 8 Students
169
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
17%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
87%
43%
% White
8%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
n/a
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
Track and FieldVolley Ball
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
2
n/a
Extracurriculars
Kiwanis Builders ClubNational Jr. Beta Club