Serving 589 students in grades 5-6, Martha Vinyard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martha Vinyard Elementary School serves the southern part of Ponchatoula, LA, encompassing approximately 145 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha Vinyard Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martha Vinyard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha Vinyard Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Khaki
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha Vinyard Elementary School's ranking?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Martha Vinyard Elementary School often compared to?
Martha Vinyard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D.c. Reeves Elementary School, Champ Cooper Elementary School, Southeastern La University Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
589 students attend Martha Vinyard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martha Vinyard Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha Vinyard Elementary School?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martha Vinyard Elementary School offer ?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martha Vinyard Elementary School part of?
Martha Vinyard Elementary School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I attended MVE 2005-2006. Most of the the teachers there can care less. When I attended there were no sports and very limited activities. Parents were involved in nothing very supportive of the schools responsibility to teach us. The vast majority of happenings after school, students were not informed of until that day. A math teacher I had would sit on the computer and play checkers, make phone calls during class, and lokk at you as if you were an alien, if you asked a question. Not many activities were available and most of the staff was to focused on dress code instead of teaching. Maybe, this school should try new teachers that the students are not afraid of. Some that might actually teach for once.
1 10/10/2025
it is a bad school.
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