Ouachita Parish School District
School District · West Monroe, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 9 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,051
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 9 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,051
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#46 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,051
$2,039 vs Louisiana median
District size
18,657 students
Much larger than Louisiana median
About Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish is a West Monroe, Louisiana school district serving 36 schools. The district educates 18,657 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $13,051 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Ouachita Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodlawn Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ouachita Parish students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 22 elementary schools , 9 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ouachita Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ouachita Parish with test data.
Schools in Ouachita Parish
36 schools Elementary Schools 22
Middle Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- West Monroe
- Total Enrollment
- 18,657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,234
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish has 36 schools in total — 22 elementary, 9 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ouachita Parish?
The average composite rating for Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish spends $13,051 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ouachita Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ouachita Parish is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ouachita Parish?
Woodlawn Middle School is the highest-rated school in Ouachita Parish with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ouachita Parish?
Across schools in Ouachita Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ouachita Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Ouachita Parish has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 36 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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 Ouachita 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)
- 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)
- 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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