Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, L.h. Marrero Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
L.h. Marrero Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.h. Marrero Middle School is 0.67, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend L.h. Marrero Middle School?
757 students attend L.h. Marrero Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of L.h. Marrero Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.h. Marrero Middle School?
L.h. Marrero Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does L.h. Marrero Middle School offer ?
L.h. Marrero Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L.h. Marrero Middle School part of?
The school is amazing. The teachers are really helpful and the student is nice. Plus the school looks lovely.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Semaj Harris
55/12/2016
This school has the best teachers they are very highly educated.But it's not just the teachers that help the school better it's the students to.but I only have one problem with the school that prevents learning in a class room they have a huge rat/mice problem and it's not getting taken care of my the school board or principle/vice principal.'?
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ariel
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 757 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
