Evangeline Parish School District
School District · Ville Platte, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,255
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,255
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Evangeline Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Evangeline Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mamou Elementary School
Mamou · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W. W. Stewart Elementary School
Basile · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#43 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,255
+$165 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,616 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Evangeline Parish ranks #43 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Evangeline Parish's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mamou Elementary School (7.3/10), W. W. Stewart Elementary School (7.2/10), and Ville Platte High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 Evangeline Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Evangeline Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamou Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | W. W. Stewart Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Ville Platte High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Pine Prairie High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Bayou Chicot Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Basile High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Vidrine Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Chataignier Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | James Stephens Montessori School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Mamou High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Evangeline Parish
Evangeline Parish is a Ville Platte, Louisiana school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,616 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $15,255 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Evangeline Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mamou Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Evangeline Parish students show an average math proficiency of 56.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Evangeline Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Evangeline Parish with test data.
Schools in Evangeline Parish
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Ville Platte
- Total Enrollment
- 5,616
- Teachers (FTE)
- 407
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Evangeline Parish?
The average composite rating for Evangeline Parish is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish spends $15,255 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Evangeline Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Evangeline Parish is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Evangeline Parish?
Mamou Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Evangeline Parish with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Evangeline Parish?
Across schools in Evangeline Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Evangeline Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Evangeline Parish has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 11 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
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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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