Avoyelles Parish School District
School District · Marksville, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,790
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,790
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#62 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,790
$1,300 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,007 students
Typical than Louisiana median
About Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish is a Marksville, Louisiana school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,007 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $13,790 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Avoyelles Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Avoyelles Parish students show an average math proficiency of 27.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Avoyelles Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Avoyelles Parish with test data.
Schools in Avoyelles Parish
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Marksville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,007
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Avoyelles Parish?
The average composite rating for Avoyelles 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 per-pupil spending in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish spends $13,790 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avoyelles Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Avoyelles Parish is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Avoyelles Parish?
Riverside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Avoyelles Parish with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Avoyelles Parish?
Across schools in Avoyelles Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Avoyelles Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Avoyelles Parish has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Avoyelles 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)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- 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)
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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