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7.8 avg / 10

Tensas Parish School District

School District · St. Joseph, Louisiana

Students: 341
Teachers (FTE): 27

Avg Rating

7.8

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,098

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#2 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,098

+$8,008 vs Louisiana median

District size

341 students

Smaller than Louisiana median

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 7.8/10, Tensas Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tensas High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Tensas Parish students show an average math proficiency of 20.8% and ELA proficiency of 25.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 20.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 25.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Tensas Parish with test data.

Schools in Tensas Parish

2 schools

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 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Tensas Parish?

Across schools in Tensas Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.8/10
Math Proficiency
20.8%
ELA Proficiency
25.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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