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#919 of 1,288 schools in LA
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Metairie, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1564 Lake Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005
- Math 41% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
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 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marie B. Riviere Elementary 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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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
$86,048
Median home value
$381,000
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis King of France SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–7 | 0.1 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| J.c. Ellis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| St Dominic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #42 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is a public elementary school in Metairie, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 586 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
What grades does Marie B. Riviere Elementary School serve?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marie B. Riviere Elementary School rank in LA?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks #919 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (504) 835-8439
- Area population (ZIP 70005)
- 23,257
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 70005; 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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