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6.1 avg / 10

Morehouse Parish School District

School District · Bastrop, Louisiana

Students: 3,322
Teachers (FTE): 238

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,560

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#40 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,560

+$1,470 vs Louisiana median

District size

3,322 students

Smaller than Louisiana median

About Morehouse Parish

Morehouse Parish is a Bastrop, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,322 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $16,560 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Morehouse Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Morehouse Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Morehouse Parish students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Morehouse Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.8%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Morehouse Parish with test data.

District Details

State
Louisiana
City
Bastrop
Total Enrollment
3,322
Teachers (FTE)
238
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Morehouse Parish?

Morehouse Parish has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Morehouse Parish?

The average composite rating for Morehouse Parish is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Morehouse Parish?

Morehouse Parish spends $16,560 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Morehouse Parish?

The average student-teacher ratio in Morehouse Parish is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Morehouse Parish?

Morehouse Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Morehouse Parish with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Morehouse Parish?

Across schools in Morehouse Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Morehouse Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?

Morehouse Parish has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
24.9%
ELA Proficiency
33.8%

Resources

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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.

Read our full methodology

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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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