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#215 of 253 private schools in LA

Good Shepherd Montessori School

School · Port Barre, LA

A private school in Port Barre, LA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

118 ASHTON, Port Barre, LA 70577

  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours885
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Enrollment35
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in LA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Good Shepherd Montessori 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,250

Median home value

$98,100

Median rent

$693/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.4%
Black5.7%
Asian2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Good Shepherd Montessori School is listed in Port Barre, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Good Shepherd Montessori School

Good Shepherd Montessori School is a private school in Port Barre, LA, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 253 private schools in LA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Good Shepherd Montessori School

What grades does Good Shepherd Montessori School serve?

Good Shepherd Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Good Shepherd Montessori School?

Good Shepherd Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Good Shepherd Montessori School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Good Shepherd Montessori School rank in LA?

Good Shepherd Montessori School ranks #215 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is Good Shepherd Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Good Shepherd Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Good Shepherd Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Good Shepherd Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Good Shepherd Montessori School a religious school?

Good Shepherd Montessori School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
74% M / 26% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
St. Landry Parish
Area population (ZIP 70577)
3,808
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
37.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 70577; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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