St. Mary Parish School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 21 public schools in St. Mary Parish School District, serving 8,563 students. St. Mary Parish School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
Public schools in St. Mary Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in St. Mary Parish School District are Bayou Vista Elementary School, J.s. Aucoin Elementary School and Wyandotte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 less than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | St. Mary Parish School District |
| School District Phone Number | (337) 836-9661 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (LA) |
| # of Schools | 21 Schools | 1,390 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,563 Students | 715,114 Students |
| # of Teachers | 530 Teachers | 40,276 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
St. Mary Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #47 out of 193 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 70% |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 53 Students | 4,792 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 114 Students | 11,353 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 924 Students | 49,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 3,318 Students | 311,575 Students |
| % Black Students | 39% | 43% |
| # of White Students | 3,723 Students | 319,574 Students |
| % White Students | 43% | 45% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 549 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 428 Students | 17,739 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 339 | 27,491 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 597 | 53,085 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 625 | 54,599 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 665 | 53,486 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 617 | 55,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 645 | 55,850 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 654 | 55,472 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 615 | 53,705 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 620 | 52,938 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 615 | 52,225 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 679 | 56,540 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 664 | 51,656 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 618 | 47,514 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 610 | 45,144 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,589 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 $12,388 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 | $99 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $106 MM | $29 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,589 | $13,384 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,388 | $14,061 |
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St. Mary Parish School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bayou Vista Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%1155 Delmar Street10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Grades: PK-5 | 325 students
- J.s. Aucoin Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%739 Julia Street10
Amelia, LA 70340
(985) 631-2464
Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
- Wyandotte Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:9/Top 20%2 Glenwood Avenue10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Grades: PK-5 | 367 students
- Berwick Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20%400 Texas Street10
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8355
Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
- Berwick High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20%700 Patti Drive10
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-8450
Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
- M.e. Norman Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30%900 Spruce St10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
- Hattie A. Watts Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30%1307 Third Street10
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Grades: PK-4 | 660 students
- Patterson High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30%2525 Highway 182 W10
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Grades: 9-12 | 453 students
- Berwick Junior High School Math: 69% | Reading: 83%Rank:7/Top 50%3955 Hwy. 18210
Berwick, LA 70342
(985) 384-5665
Grades: 6-8 | 398 students
- Morgan City High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50%2400 Tiger Drive10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Grades: 9-12 | 757 students
- Franklin Senior High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50%1401 Cynthia Street10
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
- Morgan City Junior High School Math: 62% | Reading: 72%Rank:6/Top 50%911 Marguerite Street10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
- Centerville High School Math: 66% | Reading: 70%Rank:5/Bottom 50%9225 Highway 182 West10
Centerville, LA 70522
(337) 836-5103
Grades: PK-12 | 570 students
- Patterson Junior High School Math: 62% | Reading: 70%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1101 First Street10
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Grades: 5-8 | 480 students
- W.p. Foster Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50%101 Second Street10
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
- Raintree Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50%501 Raintree Drive10
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
- West St. Mary High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50%18333 Hwy 182 West10
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 9-12 | 352 students
- B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%18333 Hwy 182 West10
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 6-8 | 245 students
- Franklin Junior High School Math: 50% | Reading: 58%Rank:3/Bottom 50%525 Morris Street10
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Grades: 6-8 | 214 students
- Julia B. Maitland School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1907 Federal Avenue10
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Grades: PK-5 | 302 students
- Lagrange Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2129 Chatsworth Road10
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5 | 235 students
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