Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School is a public elementary school located in Garyville, Louisiana, part of St. John the Baptist Parish.

The school offers an education from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and has a total enrollment of 326 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, the school provides personalized attention to each child, supported by 33 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's academic performance places it in the lower half of Louisiana schools, with room for improvement in test scores.

According to MySchoolScout’s rating system, Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School has a score of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks at 1145 out of 1290 schools statewide. In the most recent academic assessments, 30% of students were proficient in ELA/Reading, while only 19% were proficient in Math.

Despite these challenges, the school focuses on student development with a strong emphasis on math and science education through its magnet program. It is situated in a large suburban area that offers a community environment conducive to learning and growth.

While current test scores at Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.