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6.3 avg / 10

St. Mary Parish School District

School District · Centerville, Louisiana

Students: 7,794
Teachers (FTE): 587

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

21

10 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,177

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#36 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,177

$913 vs Louisiana median

District size

7,794 students

Larger than Louisiana median

About St. Mary Parish

St. Mary Parish is a Centerville, Louisiana school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 7,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $14,177 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, St. Mary Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, St. Mary Parish students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.4%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.4%
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N/A

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

District Details

City
Centerville
Total Enrollment
7,794
Teachers (FTE)
587
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St. Mary Parish?

St. Mary Parish has 21 schools in total — 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for St. Mary Parish?

The average composite rating for St. Mary Parish is 6.3/10. 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. Mary Parish?

St. Mary Parish spends $14,177 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in St. Mary Parish is 13.3:1.

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

B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School is the highest-rated school in St. Mary Parish with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in St. Mary Parish?

Across schools in St. Mary Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

St. Mary Parish has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 21 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
39.4%
ELA Proficiency
42.4%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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