Julia B. Maitland School

1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia B. Maitland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Julia B. Maitland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Julia B. Maitland School's student population of 220 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
This chart displays total students of Julia B. Maitland School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Julia B. Maitland School
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Julia B. Maitland School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Julia B. Maitland School by grade.

School Rankings

Julia B. Maitland 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 Julia B. Maitland School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#935 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Julia B. Maitland School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Julia B. Maitland School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Julia B. Maitland School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Julia B. Maitland School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Julia B. Maitland School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Julia B. Maitland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia B. Maitland School's ranking?
Julia B. Maitland School is ranked #935 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Julia B. Maitland School often compared to?
Julia B. Maitland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Street Elementary School, Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Julia B. Maitland School?
220 students attend Julia B. Maitland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Julia B. Maitland School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia B. Maitland School?
Julia B. Maitland School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julia B. Maitland School offer ?
Julia B. Maitland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julia B. Maitland School part of?
Julia B. Maitland School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.

School Reviews

Review Julia B. Maitland School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Quick Links