Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
68%
11%
Black
10%
41%
White
17%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's ranking?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Marie B. Riviere Elementary School often compared to?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgedale Elementary School, J.c. Ellis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
612 students attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marie B. Riviere Elementary School offer ?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School part of?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School located?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is located in the Bucktown neighborhood of Metairie, LA.
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