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6.1 avg / 10

St. Bernard Parish School District

School District · Chalmette, Louisiana

Students: 8,147
Teachers (FTE): 571

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,986

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#41 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,986

$1,104 vs Louisiana median

District size

8,147 students

Larger than Louisiana median

About St. Bernard Parish

St. Bernard Parish is a Chalmette, Louisiana school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,147 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $13,986 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is St. Bernard Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, St. Bernard Parish students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in St. Bernard Parish with test data.

District Details

State
Louisiana
City
Chalmette
Total Enrollment
8,147
Teachers (FTE)
571
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St. Bernard Parish?

St. Bernard Parish has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for St. Bernard Parish?

The average composite rating for St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish?

St. Bernard Parish spends $13,986 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Bernard Parish?

The average student-teacher ratio in St. Bernard Parish is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in St. Bernard Parish?

St. Bernard Middle School is the highest-rated school in St. Bernard Parish with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in St. Bernard Parish?

Across schools in St. Bernard Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does St. Bernard Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?

St. Bernard Parish has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 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
39.6%
ELA Proficiency
45.5%

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.

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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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