Plaquemines Parish School District
School District · Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#19 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,657
+$4,567 vs Louisiana median
District size
3,933 students
Typical than Louisiana median
About Plaquemines Parish
Plaquemines Parish is a Belle Chasse, Louisiana school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,933 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $19,657 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Plaquemines Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belle Chasse Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Plaquemines Parish students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plaquemines Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plaquemines Parish with test data.
Schools in Plaquemines Parish
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Belle Chasse
- Total Enrollment
- 3,933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plaquemines Parish?
The average composite rating for Plaquemines Parish is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish spends $19,657 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plaquemines Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plaquemines Parish is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plaquemines Parish?
Belle Chasse Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plaquemines Parish with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Plaquemines Parish?
Across schools in Plaquemines Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plaquemines Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Plaquemines Parish has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 8 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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 Plaquemines 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)
- 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)
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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