Mermentau Elementary School
- Mermentau Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Mermentau Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 150 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mermentau Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mermentau Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #106 out of 1,277 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 44% |
| White | 89% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Acadia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mermentau Elementary School is Jennings High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Evangeline Elementary School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jennings Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jennings Jennings Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 571 students
4.3 miles
620 Florence Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-4972 4.3 3-6 571 - Evangeline Evangeline Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 236 students
5.2 miles
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337)824-1368 5.2 PK-8 236 - Jennings Ward Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 514 students
5.2 miles
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-1235 5.2 PK-2 514 - Jennings Jennings High School Grades: 7-12 | 890 students
5.4 miles
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337)824-0642 5.4 7-12 890 - Morse Midland High School Grades: 7-12 | 270 students
5.4 miles
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337)783-3310 5.4 7-12 270
School Reviews
| 5 High expectations of students and instructors
Selected as Louisiana's Distinguished Title I School for 2011-12 from a field of over 1300 schools
We had Acadia Parish's outstanding: 5th Grade Student, Support Person and School Volunteer
Our principal was honored as one of Southwest Louisiana"s Best Bosses - Posted by Administrator - melvy |
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