Summary:
The city of Saint Martinville, Louisiana, is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a need for additional support and resources.
Among the standout schools in Saint Martinville is Parks Primary School, an elementary school that consistently ranks among the top 100-150 in Louisiana and earns 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This school has significantly higher proficiency rates in both math and English Language Arts compared to the St. Martin Parish district and state averages. In contrast, Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville, an alternative high school, stands out for its very low performance, ranking 332 out of 333 high schools in Louisiana and having proficiency rates well below the state averages.
The schools in Saint Martinville show a mix of performance on the LEAP/EOC assessments, with Parks Middle School and St. Martinville Senior High School demonstrating some strengths, while the alternative school struggles significantly. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges and identifying and replicating the successful practices of the top-performing schools could be key to improving educational outcomes across the district.
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