The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students (09-10)
57 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)21-39%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
66%
Black
(09-10)86%
46%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)14%
49%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
58%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Mary Parish Alternative School?
57 students attend St. Mary Parish Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of St. Mary Parish Alternative School students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What grades does St. Mary Parish Alternative School offer ?
St. Mary Parish Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is St. Mary Parish Alternative School part of?
St. Mary Parish Alternative School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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