Concordia Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,387 students in Concordia Parish School District. Concordia Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Concordia Parish School District are Monterey High School, Vidalia High School and Vidalia Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Concordia Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Concordia Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (318) 336-4226 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,391 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,387 Students | 714,800 Students |
| # of Teachers | 205 Teachers | 40,259 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Concordia Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 190 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 193 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 70% |
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Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 24 Students | 11,337 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 60 Students | 49,511 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1,717 Students | 311,391 Students |
| % Black Students | 51% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 1,543 Students | 319,503 Students |
| % White Students | 45% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 35 Students | 17,717 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 135 | 27,473 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 262 | 53,048 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 255 | 54,550 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 261 | 53,448 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 267 | 55,363 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 274 | 55,805 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 260 | 55,428 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 245 | 53,668 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 254 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 269 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 263 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 229 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 206 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 207 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,384. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,513 is less than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (LA) |
| Total Revenue | $39 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $39 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,629 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,513 | $14,061 |
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Concordia Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Monterey High School Math: 84% | Reading: 88%5920 Highway 129Rank:9/Top 20%10
Monterey, LA 71354
(318) 386-2214
Grades: PK-12 | 458 students
- Rank: #22.Vidalia High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%2201 Murray DriveRank:6/Top 50%10
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6231
Grades: 8-12 | 412 students
- Rank: #33.Vidalia Upper Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 71%1 Concordia AvenueRank:6/Top 50%10
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Grades: 3-5 | 386 students
- Rank: #44.Vidalia Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 72%210 Gillespie StreetRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Grades: 6-8 | 340 students
- Rank: #55.Concordia Education Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%160 Kindergarten RoadRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Grades: 4-12 | 23 students
- Rank: #66.Ferriday Upper Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 39%151 Martin Luther KingRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3105
Grades: 3-5 | 302 students
- Rank: #77.Ferriday Junior High School Math: 36% | Reading: 47%201 Martin Luther KingRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Grades: 6-8 | 302 students
- Rank: #88.Ferriday High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%801 E. E. Wallace BoulevardRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Grades: 8-12 | 359 students
- Rank: #9-109.- 10.110 Bateman Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Grades: PK-2 | 355 students
- Rank: #9-109.- 10.300 Stampley Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Grades: PK-2 | 450 students
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