Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,382 students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
5,382 Students
718,250 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
41,159 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
St. John The Baptist Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 67% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Graduation Rate
67%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
11,478 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
851 Students
76,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
3,850 Students
297,810 Students
% Black Students
72%
42%
# White Students
513 Students
300,311 Students
% White Students
10%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
595 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
25,387 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
25,650
# Students in K Grade:
389
53,290
# Students in 1st Grade:
396
56,957
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
53,865
# Students in 3rd Grade:
373
52,589
# Students in 4th Grade:
366
51,955
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
51,356
# Students in 6th Grade:
411
52,132
# Students in 7th Grade:
383
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
418
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
517
61,977
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
56,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
47,221
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
47,484
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,648 is higher than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,994 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,648
$14,974
Spending / Student
$16,994
$14,320
Best St. John The Baptist Parish School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 West Fifth Street
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
East St. John High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #55.
Laplace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Grades: PK-8
| 787 students
Rank: #66.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Grades: PK-7
| 238 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West St. John High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Grades: 8-12
| 200 students
Rank: #99.
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,382 students.
What is the rank of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District is ranked #106 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
72% of St. John The Baptist Parish School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is St. John The Baptist Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,994 is higher than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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