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#934 of 1,288 schools in LA
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
Elementary School · Webster Parish · Minden, LA
A Webster Parish elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
811 Durwood Dr, Minden, LA 71055
- Math 42% proficient (2017)
- Reading 52% proficient (2017)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. A. Phillips Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2014, to 47% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. A. Phillips Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minden), 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
$33,919
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Browning Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 433 | Compare → |
| Doyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Webster Parish
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. A. Phillips Elementary School is listed in Webster Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. A. Phillips Elementary School
J. A. Phillips Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minden, LA, part of Webster Parish, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #934 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. A. Phillips Elementary School
What grades does J. A. Phillips Elementary School serve?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. A. Phillips Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. A. Phillips Elementary School rank in LA?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School ranks #934 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J. A. Phillips Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. A. Phillips Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. A. Phillips Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is J. A. Phillips Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. A. Phillips Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. A. Phillips Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. A. Phillips Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. A. Phillips Elementary School?
54.1% of students at J. A. Phillips Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Webster Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (318) 377-0314
- Area population (ZIP 71055)
- 17,406
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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