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School Comparison

Alexandria Middle Magnet School
vs.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
  • Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reported a higher students per counselor than Alexandria Middle Magnet School (429:1 vs. 256:1).
  • Alexandria Middle Magnet School reported a higher chronically absent students than Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (94 vs. 56).
  • Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alexandria Middle Magnet School (25 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Alexandria Middle Magnet School reported a higher chronically absent students than Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (94 vs. 56).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Alexandria Middle Magnet School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (10 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alexandria Middle Magnet School (25 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reported a higher students per counselor than Alexandria Middle Magnet School (429:1 vs. 256:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
$13,719.85
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
$13,719.85
Local revenue share
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
40.3%
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
40.3%
State revenue share
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
40.2%
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
40.2%
Federal revenue share
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
19.5%
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
19.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
16.5%
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
16.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Rapides Parish
$55,946
Rapides Parish
$55,946
Poverty rate
Rapides Parish
18.9%
Rapides Parish
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rapides Parish
22.4%
Rapides Parish
22.4%
Unemployment rate
Rapides Parish
4.1%
Rapides Parish
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.