Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Myrtle Place Elementary School 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Place Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Myrtle Place Elementary School?
374 students attend Myrtle Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Myrtle Place Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Myrtle Place Elementary School?
Myrtle Place Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Place Elementary School offer ?
Myrtle Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Myrtle Place Elementary School part of?
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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