Excellent
#81 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 6% in state
J.b. Martin Middle School
Middle School · St. Charles Parish · Paradis, LA
A St. Charles Parish middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
434 South Street, Paradis, LA 70080
- Math 65% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.b. Martin Middle School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J.b. Martin Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,154
Median home value
$187,200
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.k. Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Albert Cammon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 295 | Compare → |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 732 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Charles Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
J.b. Martin Middle School is listed in St. Charles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.b. Martin Middle School
J.b. Martin Middle School is a public middle school in Paradis, LA, part of St. Charles Parish, serving approximately 750 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.b. Martin Middle School
What grades does J.b. Martin Middle School serve?
J.b. Martin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend J.b. Martin Middle School?
J.b. Martin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.b. Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.b. Martin Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.b. Martin Middle School rank in LA?
J.b. Martin Middle School ranks #81 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J.b. Martin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.b. Martin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 J.b. Martin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.b. Martin Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J.b. Martin Middle School a charter school?
No, J.b. Martin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.b. Martin Middle School a Title I school?
No, J.b. Martin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.b. Martin Middle School?
41.1% of students at J.b. Martin Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Charles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (985) 758-7579
- Area population (ZIP 70080)
- 744
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 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 70080; 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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