St. Mary Parish School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 21 top public schools in St. Mary Parish School District, serving 8,707 students.
- Public school in St. Mary Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus 70% Louisiana statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
- The school with the highest math and reading proficiency is Bayou Vista Elementary School, with 90-94% math proficiency and 90-94% reading proficiency. Read more about public school math/reading proficiency statistics in Louisiana or national school math/reading proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black) , which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Louisiana public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | St. Mary Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (337)836-9661 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 21 Schools | 1,400 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,707 Students | 718,899 Students |
| # of Teachers | 549 Teachers | 48,543 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- St. Mary Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 88% has increased from 73% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 69% |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.60 |
| # of American Indian Students | 53 Students | 4,870 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 123 Students | 11,267 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 909 Students | 45,492 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 3,378 Students | 316,428 Students |
| % Black Students | 39% | 44% |
| # of White Students | 3,799 Students | 323,939 Students |
| % White Students | 44% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 704 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 443 Students | 16,295 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 359 | 28,198 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 590 | 53,327 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 684 | 55,273 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 635 | 56,239 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 671 | 56,722 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 645 | 56,465 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 622 | 53,699 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 652 | 53,285 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 629 | 53,090 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 589 | 51,765 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 779 | 58,398 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 650 | 52,012 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 617 | 47,821 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 585 | 42,605 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,115 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 $10,972 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 | $105 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $103 MM | $25 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,115 | $24,787 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,972 | $22,795 |
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St. Mary Parish School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | LA School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Baldwin B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School Math: 65% / Reading: 66% | Bottom 50%18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337)924-7990
Grades: 6-8 | 250 students
- Morgan City Bayou Vista Elementary School Math: 90-94% / Reading: 90-94% | Top 5%1155 Delmar Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)395-3758
Grades: PK-5 | 335 students
- Berwick Berwick Elementary School Math: 76% / Reading: 84% | Top 30%400 Texas Street
Berwick, LA 70342
(985)384-8355
Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
- Berwick Berwick High School Math: 70-74% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 20%700 Patti Drive
Berwick, LA 70342
(985)384-8450
Grades: 8-12 | 537 students
- Berwick Berwick Junior High School Math: 77% / Reading: 89% | Top 20%3955 Hwy. 182
Berwick, LA 70342
(985)384-5665
Grades: 6-8 | 403 students
- Centerville Centerville High School Math: 66% / Reading: 71% | Top 50%9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337)836-5103
Grades: PK-12 | 582 students
- Franklin Franklin Junior High School Math: 50% / Reading: 67% | Bottom 50%525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-0855
Grades: 6-8 | 209 students
- Franklin Franklin Senior High School Math: 55-59% / Reading: 55-59% | Bottom 50%1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-0143
Grades: 8-12 | 353 students
- Patterson Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Math: 75% / Reading: 86% | Top 20%1307 Third Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985)395-5976
Grades: PK-4 | 668 students
- Amelia J.s. Aucoin Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 75-79% | Top 30%739 Julia Street
Amelia, LA 70340
(985)631-2464
Grades: PK-5 | 280 students
- Morgan City Julia B. Maitland School Math: 60-64% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 50%1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)384-4986
Grades: PK-5 | 306 students
- Franklin Lagrange Elementary School Math: 55-59% / Reading: 60-64% | Bottom 50%2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-1991
Grades: PK-5 | 258 students
- Morgan City M.e. Norman Elementary School Math: 80-84% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 20%900 Spruce St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)384-0877
Grades: PK-5 | 285 students
- Morgan City Morgan City High School Math: 68% / Reading: 65-69% | Top 50%2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)384-1754
Grades: 8-12 | 765 students
- Morgan City Morgan City Junior High School Math: 60% / Reading: 66% | Bottom 50%911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)384-5922
Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
- Patterson Patterson High School Math: 80-84% / Reading: 85-89% | Top 20%2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985)395-2675
Grades: 8-12 | 461 students
- Patterson Patterson Junior High School Math: 62% / Reading: 68% | Bottom 50%1101 First Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985)395-6772
Grades: 4-8 | 453 students
- Baldwin Raintree Elementary School Math: 65% / Reading: 64% | Bottom 50%501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337)923-0494
Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
- Franklin W.p. Foster Elementary School Math: 55-59% / Reading: 65-69% | Bottom 50%101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-1905
Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
- Baldwin West St. Mary High School Math: 50-54% / Reading: 40-44% | Bottom 50%18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337)924-7990
Grades: 8-12 | 347 students
- Morgan City Wyandotte Elementary School Math: 85-89% / Reading: 90-94% | Top 5%2 Glenwood Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)384-0724
Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
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