Acadia Parish School District
School District · Crowley, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
27
17 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
27
17 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#64 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,428
$2,662 vs Louisiana median
District size
9,459 students
Larger than Louisiana median
The short answer
Acadia Parish ranks #64 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Acadia Parish's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Evangeline Elementary School (8.6/10), Branch Elementary School (8.2/10), and South Rayne Elementary School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Acadia Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Acadia Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evangeline Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Branch Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | South Rayne Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Iota Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Morse Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Midland High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Mire Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Richard Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Martin Petitjean Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | North Crowley Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish is a Crowley, Louisiana school district serving 27 schools.The district educates 9,459 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $12,428 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Acadia Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Evangeline Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Acadia Parish students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Acadia Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Acadia Parish with test data.
Schools in Acadia Parish
27 schoolsElementary Schools17
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Crowley
- Total Enrollment
- 9,459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 595
- District spending per student
- $12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish has 27 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Acadia Parish?
The average composite rating for Acadia Parish is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish's district-level spending was $12,428 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Acadia Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Acadia Parish is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Acadia Parish?
Evangeline Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Acadia Parish with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Acadia Parish?
Across schools in Acadia Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Acadia Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Acadia Parish has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Acadia Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
- Evangeline Parish (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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