Iberia Parish School District
School District · New Iberia, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
23
15 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#54 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,572
$2,518 vs Louisiana median
District size
11,427 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
About Iberia Parish
Iberia Parish is a New Iberia, Louisiana school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 11,427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Iberia Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Place Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Iberia Parish students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Iberia Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Iberia Parish with test data.
Schools in Iberia Parish
23 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- New Iberia
- Total Enrollment
- 11,427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 801
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish has 23 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Iberia Parish?
The average composite rating for Iberia Parish is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Iberia Parish?
Iberia Parish spends $12,572 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iberia Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Iberia Parish is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Iberia Parish?
Belle Place Middle School is the highest-rated school in Iberia Parish with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Iberia Parish?
Across schools in Iberia Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Iberia Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Iberia Parish has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 23 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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 Iberia 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)
- 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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