Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School's student population of 226 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
7%
42%
White
81%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School's ranking?
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School is ranked #188 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School?
226 students attend Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School?
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School offer ?
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School part of?
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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