Very Good
#308 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 24% in state
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Middle School · Rapides Parish · Alexandria, LA
A Rapides Parish middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3100 Jones Street, Alexandria, LA 71302
- Math 17% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,210
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Training AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pineville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–6 | 2.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 2.6 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 791 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #11 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Alexandria, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
What grades does Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School serve?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School rank in LA?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks #308 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School a charter school?
No, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
91.8% of students at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (318) 445-6241
- Area population (ZIP 71302)
- 14,128
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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