Myrtle Place Elementary School
Tel:
(337)521-7760
- Myrtle Place Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Myrtle Place Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Myrtle Place Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Myrtle Place Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Myrtle Place Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #631 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 47% | 44% |
| White | 47% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafayette Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Myrtle Place Elementary School is Lafayette Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lafayette Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lafayette Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafayette Lafayette Middle School Grades: 4-9 | 459 students
0.1 miles
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)521-7900 0.1 4-9 459 - Lafayette Willow Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 475 students
0.3 miles
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)534-8218 0.3 K-7 475 - Lafayette N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy Grades: K-11 | 218 students
1.3 miles
801 Mudd Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)521-7590 1.3 K-11 218 - Lafayette Early College Academy Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
1.6 miles
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337)521-8956 1.6 9-12 260 - Lafayette Paul Breaux Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 576 students
1.7 miles
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)521-7860 1.7 5-8 576
School Reviews
| 5 My son is in the French Immersion program and I can not say enough good things about it. His class has 15 students in it. The gifted program is also available at this school. My son has attended this school for the last four years. He is challenged and enjoys going to school. I have found getting in to see the teachers and principal easy and both to be receptive to any concerns. - Posted by Parent - holli |
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