St. Mary Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,054 students in St. Mary Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. Mary Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
St. Mary Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
51 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,324 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
3,047 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
38%
42%
# White Students
3,005 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
37%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
540 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
322
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
604
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
618
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
592
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
578
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
579
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
530
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
517
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
602
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
604
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
710
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
658
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
567
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
573
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,243 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District manages 21 public schools serving 8,054 students.
What is the rank of St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District is ranked #54 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary Parish School District?
38% of St. Mary Parish School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Mary Parish School District?
St. Mary Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. Mary Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,243 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 21 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,054 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in LA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
