Avoyelles Parish School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 10 top public schools in Avoyelles Parish School District, serving 5,534 students.
- Public school in Avoyelles Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus 70% Louisiana statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is La School For Ag Science, with 83% math proficiency and 92% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Louisiana or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Louisiana public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Avoyelles Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318)240-0201 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,400 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,534 Students | 718,899 Students |
| # of Teachers | 273 Teachers | 48,543 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Avoyelles Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 175 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 62% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 69% |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 56 Students | 4,870 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 31 Students | 11,267 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 53 Students | 45,492 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 2,638 Students | 316,428 Students |
| % Black Students | 48% | 44% |
| # of White Students | 2,583 Students | 323,939 Students |
| % White Students | 47% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 704 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 172 Students | 16,295 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 247 | 28,198 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 402 | 53,327 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 441 | 55,273 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 418 | 56,239 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 415 | 56,722 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 399 | 56,465 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 382 | 53,699 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 418 | 53,285 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 465 | 53,090 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 428 | 51,765 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 440 | 58,398 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 415 | 52,012 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 364 | 47,821 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 300 | 42,605 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,409 in this school district is less than the state average of $24,787. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,192 is less than the state average of $22,795. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $56 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $55 MM | $25 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,409 | $24,787 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,192 | $22,795 |
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Avoyelles Parish School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | LA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Moreauville Avoyelles High School Math: 45% / Reading: 54% | Bottom 50%287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318)985-2361
Grades: 7-12 | 650 students
- Bunkie Bunkie Elementary School Math: 20-24% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318)346-7292
Grades: PK-6 | 387 students
- Bunkie Bunkie Magnet High School Math: 33% / Reading: 39% | Bottom 50%435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318)346-6216
Grades: 7-12 | 555 students
- Cottonport Cottonport Elementary School Math: 45% / Reading: 48% | Bottom 50%950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318)876-3404
Grades: PK-6 | 474 students
- Bunkie La School For Ag Science Vocational School
Charter School
Math: 83% / Reading: 92% | Top 10%5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318)346-2762
Grades: 7-12 | 403 students
- Effie Lafargue Elementary School Math: 77% / Reading: 77% | Top 30%3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318)253-9591
Grades: PK-6 | 713 students
- Marksville Marksville Elementary School Math: 53% / Reading: 53% | Bottom 50%430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-7464
Grades: PK-6 | 649 students
- Marksville Marksville High School Math: 33% / Reading: 38% | Bottom 50%407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318)253-9356
Grades: 7-12 | 804 students
- Plaucheville Plaucheville Elementary School Math: 55% / Reading: 62% | Bottom 50%Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318)922-3311
Grades: PK-6 | 598 students
- Simmesport Riverside Elementary School Math: 30-34% / Reading: 45-49% | Bottom 50%549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318)941-2699
Grades: PK-6 | 301 students
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