Excellent
#11 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 1% in state
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Metairie, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005
- Math 98% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 98% (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
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–7 | 0.2 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Metairie Park Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of SienaPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Success @ Thurgood MarshallCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is a public elementary school in Metairie, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
What grades does Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies serve?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies rank in LA?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies ranks #11 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies a charter school?
No, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies a Title I school?
No, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
15.4% of students at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (504) 833-5539
- 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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