Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia B. Maitland School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia B. Maitland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Julia B. Maitland School's student population of 248 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Julia B. Maitland School 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 Julia B. Maitland School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
56%
42%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia B. Maitland School's ranking?
Julia B. Maitland School is ranked #878 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Julia B. Maitland School often compared to?
Julia B. Maitland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Street Elementary School, Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Julia B. Maitland School?
248 students attend Julia B. Maitland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Julia B. Maitland School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia B. Maitland School?
Julia B. Maitland School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julia B. Maitland School offer ?
Julia B. Maitland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julia B. Maitland School part of?
Julia B. Maitland School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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