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6.0 avg / 10

St. James Parish School District

School District · Lutcher, Louisiana

Students: 3,421
Teachers (FTE): 285

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,342

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#44 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,342

+$4,252 vs Louisiana median

District size

3,421 students

Smaller than Louisiana median

About St. James Parish

St. James Parish is a Lutcher, Louisiana school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $19,342 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, St. James Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lutcher High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, St. James Parish students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in St. James Parish with test data.

District Details

State
Louisiana
City
Lutcher
Total Enrollment
3,421
Teachers (FTE)
285
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St. James Parish?

St. James Parish has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for St. James Parish?

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

St. James Parish spends $19,342 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in St. James Parish is 12:1.

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

Lutcher High School is the highest-rated school in St. James Parish with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in St. James Parish?

Across schools in St. James Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

St. James Parish has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 6 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
41.8%
ELA Proficiency
48.5%

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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