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#669 of 1,288 schools in LA
St. Bernard Middle School
Middle School · St. Bernard Parish · St. Bernard, LA
A St. Bernard Parish middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2601 Torres Drive, St. Bernard, LA 70085
- Math 30% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Bernard Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Bernard 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,422/100K
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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
$49,940
Median home value
$150,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N.p. Trist Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 607 | 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. Bernard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Bernard Middle School is listed in St. Bernard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Bernard Middle School
St. Bernard Middle School is a public middle school in St. Bernard, LA, part of St.
Bernard Parish, serving approximately 355 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Bernard Middle School
What grades does St. Bernard Middle School serve?
St. Bernard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St. Bernard Middle School?
St. Bernard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Bernard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Bernard Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Bernard Middle School rank in LA?
St. Bernard Middle School ranks #669 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is St. Bernard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Bernard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 St. Bernard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Bernard Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Bernard Middle School a charter school?
No, St. Bernard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Bernard Middle School a Title I school?
No, St. Bernard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Bernard Middle School?
69.3% of students at St. Bernard 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
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (504) 267-7878
- Area population (ZIP 70085)
- 4,952
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 70085; 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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