Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.'s student population of 303 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is 0.27, 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
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State Level (LA)
#1127 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl., with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. 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.
15-19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
85%
42%
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White
4%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 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 Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.'s ranking?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is ranked #1127 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. often compared to?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.is often viewed alongside schools like Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Laplace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.?
303 students attend Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. offer ?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. part of?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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