Ouachita Parish School District
School District · West Monroe, Louisiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 9 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
18,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
36
22 elem, 9 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
18,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Ouachita Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ouachita 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.
Boley Elementary School
West Monroe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Ridge Middle School
West Monroe · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sterlington Middle School
Sterlington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#47 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
The short answer
Ouachita Parish ranks #47 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Ouachita Parish's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Boley Elementary School (8.2/10), West Ridge Middle School (8.0/10), and Sterlington Middle School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Ouachita Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Ouachita Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boley Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Ridge Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sterlington Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Sterlington High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Drew Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Claiborne School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Calhoun Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Woodlawn Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Sterlington Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Pinecrest Elementary/middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 36 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,051 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Ouachita Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ouachita Parish students show an average math proficiency of 56.7% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools22
Middle Schools9
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- West Monroe
- Total Enrollment
- 18,657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,234
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ouachita Parish?
Ouachita Parish's district-level spending was $13,051 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Boley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ouachita Parish with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ouachita Parish?
Across schools in Ouachita Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. 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 5.9/10 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 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Ouachita Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
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- 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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