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#535 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 42% in state

St. Martinville Primary School

Elementary School · St. Martin Parish · St. Martinville, LA

A St. Martin Parish elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.

716 N. Main St., St. Martinville, LA 70582

  • Math 21% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$13,528
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at St. Martinville Primary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where St. Martinville Primary 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,290/100K

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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

$46,690

Median home value

$149,100

Median rent

$787/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Breaux Bridge Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–2Not available545Compare →
Cecilia Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–2Not available714Compare →
Parks Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–4Not available417Compare →
Stephensville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–8Not available109Compare →

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. Martin Parish

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

St. Martinville Primary School is listed in St. Martin Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St. Martinville Primary School

St. Martinville Primary School is a public elementary school in St. Martinville, LA, part of St.

Martin Parish, serving approximately 448 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St. Martinville Primary School

What grades does St. Martinville Primary School serve?

St. Martinville Primary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend St. Martinville Primary School?

St. Martinville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Martinville Primary School 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 St. Martinville Primary School rank in LA?

St. Martinville Primary School ranks #535 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is St. Martinville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Martinville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 St. Martinville Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Martinville Primary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is St. Martinville Primary School a charter school?

No, St. Martinville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. Martinville Primary School a Title I school?

No, St. Martinville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Martinville Primary School?

83.3% of students at St. Martinville Primary 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
St. Martin Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
Area population (ZIP 70582)
19,159
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 70582; 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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