Crescent Elementary/junior High School

62575 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crescent Elementary/junior High School's student population of 381 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crescent Elementary/junior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#349 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crescent Elementary/junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crescent Elementary/junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
22%
42%
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White
73%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crescent Elementary/junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crescent Elementary/junior High School's ranking?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is ranked #349 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Crescent Elementary/junior High School often compared to?
Crescent Elementary/junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorseyville Elementary School, East Iberville Elementary/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
381 students attend Crescent Elementary/junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Crescent Elementary/junior High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crescent Elementary/junior High School offer ?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Crescent Elementary/junior High School part of?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is part of Iberville Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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