Tensas Parish School District
School District · St. Joseph, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,098
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Tensas Parish?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tensas Parish as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Tensas High School
St. Joseph · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tensas Elementary School
St. Joseph · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#24 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,098
+$8,008 vs Louisiana median
District size
341 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Tensas Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tensas High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tensas Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tensas Parish
Tensas Parish is a St. Joseph, Louisiana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 341 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $23,098 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Tensas Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tensas High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Tensas Parish students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tensas Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tensas Parish with test data.
Schools in Tensas Parish
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- St. Joseph
- Total Enrollment
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tensas Parish?
The average composite rating for Tensas Parish is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish spends $23,098 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tensas Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tensas Parish is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tensas Parish?
Tensas High School is the highest-rated school in Tensas Parish with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Tensas Parish?
Across schools in Tensas Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.3%
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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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