Very Good
#248 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 19% in state
Herndon Magnet School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Belcher, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11845 Gamm Road, Belcher, LA 71004
- Math 68% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herndon Magnet School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 53 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Herndon 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low246/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,917
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Caddo Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 528 | Compare → |
| Keithville Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 846 | 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.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #7 of 57
- District spending per student
- $14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herndon Magnet School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herndon Magnet School
Herndon Magnet School is a public elementary school in Belcher, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 729 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herndon Magnet School
What grades does Herndon Magnet School serve?
Herndon Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Herndon Magnet School?
Herndon Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon Magnet School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herndon Magnet School rank in LA?
Herndon Magnet School ranks #248 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Herndon Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herndon Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Herndon Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herndon Magnet School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Herndon Magnet School a charter school?
No, Herndon Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herndon Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Herndon Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herndon Magnet School?
36.6% of students at Herndon 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (318) 221-7676
- Area population (ZIP 71004)
- 408
- Area median age
- 44
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 71004; 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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