How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School | S. P. Arnett Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Westlake, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 265 | 374 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 46.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School | S. P. Arnett Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,724 | $17,724 |
| District | Calcasieu Parish | Calcasieu Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School | S. P. Arnett Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5% | 73.8% |
| African American | 94.0% | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School | S. P. Arnett Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1152:1 | 338:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | 18.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 129 | 69 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.