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Acadia Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,601 students in Acadia 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 Acadia Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
9,601 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
530 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Acadia 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 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 193 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Graduation Rate
88%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
509 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
2,327 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
24%
42%
# White Students
6,221 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
65%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
507 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
375
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
748
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
817
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
760
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
757
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
676
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
685
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
725
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
743
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
695
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
845
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
658
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
530
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
587
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,826 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$114 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,603
$14,974
Spending / Student
$11,826
$14,320
Best Acadia Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evangeline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Egan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Mermentau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Grades: PK-7
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Iota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Richard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Iota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Estherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Grades: PK-7
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Mire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1010.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1111.
Iota Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1212.
Morse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Grades: PK-7
| 213 students
Rank: #1313.
Midland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Grades: 8-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1414.
South Rayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Grades: 4-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1515.
Church Point Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Martin Luther King Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #1616.
Rayne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #1717.
Church Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1818.
North Crowley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 West Fifteenth Street
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-8755
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-8755
Grades: 1-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1919.
Church Point High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #2020.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Grades: 1-3
| 342 students
Rank: #2121.
Crowley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
263 Hensgens Road
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5313
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #2222.
South Crowley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1102 South Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300
Grades: 1-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2323.
Armstrong Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2424.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 West Hutchinson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-0927
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-0927
Grades: 1-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2525.
Crowley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Northern Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Rayne Kindergarten School
Magnet School
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669
Grades: PK-K
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowley Kindergarten School
Magnet School
1119 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-4670
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-4670
Grades: PK-K
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Acadia Parish School District?
Acadia Parish School District manages 27 public schools serving 9,601 students.
What is the rank of Acadia Parish School District?
Acadia Parish School District is ranked #39 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Acadia Parish School District?
65% of Acadia Parish School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Acadia Parish School District?
Acadia Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Acadia Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,826 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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