Zachary Community School District
School District · Zachary, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,935
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#28 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,935
$2,155 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,753 students
Larger than Louisiana median
About Zachary Community School District
Zachary Community School District is a Zachary, Louisiana school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,753 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $12,935 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Zachary Community School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwestern Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Zachary Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.1% and ELA proficiency of 66.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Zachary Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Zachary Community School District with test data.
Schools in Zachary Community School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Zachary
- Total Enrollment
- 5,753
- Teachers (FTE)
- 376
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Zachary Community School District?
The average composite rating for Zachary Community School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District spends $12,935 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Zachary Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Zachary Community School District is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Zachary Community School District?
Northwestern Middle School is the highest-rated school in Zachary Community School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Zachary Community School District?
Across schools in Zachary Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Zachary Community School District compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Zachary Community School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.6%
Resources
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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Compare Zachary Community School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
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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