Top Rankings
St. Mary Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,919 students in St. Mary Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Mary Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
7,919 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
St. Mary Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 188 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
43 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,185 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
3,025 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
38%
42%
# White Students
3,078 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
39%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
503 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
342
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
569
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
613
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
563
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
589
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
527
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
598
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
587
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
620
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
662
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
584
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
586
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
567
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,469 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,402
$15,797
Spending / Student
$13,469
$15,107
Best St. Mary Parish School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 Delmar Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Berwick Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Texas Street
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1307 Third Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Grades: PK-4
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Berwick High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Patti Drive
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8450
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Berwick Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3955 Hwy. 182
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-5665
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Glenwood Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
M.e. Norman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Spruce St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Patterson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Morgan City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #1010.
Centerville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Grades: PK-12
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
J.s. Aucoin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
739 Julia Street
Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2464
Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2464
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1212.
Morgan City Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #1313.
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Rank: #1414.
Patterson Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Catherine Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1818.
West St. Mary High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1919.
Julia B. Maitland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2020.
Raintree Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District manages 21 public schools serving 7,919 students.
What is the rank of St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District is ranked #46 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary Parish School District?
39% of St. Mary Parish School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. Mary Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,469 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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