Very Good
#434 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 34% in state
Crescent Elementary/junior High School
Elementary School · Iberville Parish · Plaquemine, LA
An Iberville Parish elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
62575 Bayou Road, Plaquemine, LA 70764
- Math 30% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Elementary/junior High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent Elementary/junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plaquemine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,518
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70764; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Iberville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| St John Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Dorseyville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iberville Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is listed in Iberville Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Elementary/junior High School
Crescent Elementary/junior High School is a public elementary school in Plaquemine, LA, part of Iberville Parish, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Elementary/junior High School
What grades does Crescent Elementary/junior High School serve?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary/junior High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent Elementary/junior High School rank in LA?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School ranks #434 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Crescent Elementary/junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Elementary/junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Elementary/junior High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crescent Elementary/junior High School a charter school?
No, Crescent Elementary/junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent Elementary/junior High School a Title I school?
No, Crescent Elementary/junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Elementary/junior High School?
62.3% of students at Crescent Elementary/junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iberville Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (225) 659-2437
- Area population (ZIP 70764)
- 15,046
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70764; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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