Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Marrero Academy for Advanced Studies serves the northern part of Westwego, LA, covering an area of approximately 83.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies is 0.74, 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
#18 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
33%
42%
White
31%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies's ranking?
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies is ranked #18 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies often compared to?
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies?
354 students attend Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies students are Black, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies?
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies offer ?
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies part of?
Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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