Myrtle Place Elementary School

Summary:

Myrtle Place Elementary School is a public school in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving 372 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked 29 out of 122 districts in the state.

Myrtle Place Elementary consistently outperforms the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana state averages on standardized tests, with 92% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math and English, compared to 74% and 66% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 5% of Louisiana elementary schools for several years, reaching as high as 12th out of 675 schools. Myrtle Place also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% for female, male, African American, white, and low-income students.

Compared to nearby schools like Prairie Elementary and L. Leo Judice Elementary, Myrtle Place consistently outperforms its peers on standardized tests, particularly in Math and English. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 over the past three years, which may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes for a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
       Lafayette, LA  70506


(337) 521-7760

District: Lafayette Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,736 Help


Students who attend Myrtle Place Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lafayette Middle School
High:    Lafayette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
African American:
19.5%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks better than 98.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), African American (19.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myrtle Place Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myrtle Place Elementary School is $13,736, which is the 6th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Lafayette Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Myrtle Place Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Myrtle Place Elementary School 12th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Myrtle Place Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lafayette Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Parish 29th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.57 286th 725 60.6%
2008 54.65 376th 743 49.4%
2009 57.71 362nd 738 50.9%
2010 60.71 340th 736 53.8%
2011 54.82 394th 766 48.6%
2012 52.54 401st 764 47.5%
2013 59.34 332nd 772 57.0%
2014 44.06 469th 777 39.6%
2015 45.31 470th 792 40.7%
2016 51.31 408th 742 45.0%
2017 49.57 416th 739 43.7%
2018 73.46 126th 728 82.7%
2019 76.03 186th 731 74.6%
2021 91.48 44th 729 94.0%
2022 96.50 18th 727 97.5%
2023 96.79 15th 730 97.9%
2024 96.05 12th 675 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.52 181st 682 73.5%
2019 66.76 241st 697 65.4%
2021 88.72 44th 719 93.9%
2022 96.10 17th 724 97.7%
2023 97.26 16th 723 97.8%
2024 96.53 15th 674 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.49 213th 684 68.9%
2021 86.82 61st 705 91.3%
2022 94.15 20th 701 97.1%
2023 94.59 23rd 705 96.7%
2024 95.92 11th 635 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.10 162nd 696 76.7%
2021 94.08 22nd 704 96.9%
2022 96.30 19th 712 97.3%
2023 97.18 11th 713 98.5%
2024 96.46 10th 651 98.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 146th 547 73.3%
2019 65.12 172nd 559 69.2%
2021 85.54 55th 564 90.2%
2023 98.29 11th 570 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Myrtle Place Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.65 78th 516 84.9%
2019 74.45 98th 517 81.0%
2021 90.76 26th 522 95.0%
2022 94.33 17th 517 96.7%
2023 92.34 19th 518 96.3%
2024 93.40 11th 434 97.5%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 7, 2016

Open Quote Myrtle Place Elementary is a hidden gem in the Lafayette Parish School System. My daughter loves the school, her friends and the teachers. The French Immersion program challenges her in ways she would not get at English-only schools in the system. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 338 338
1990 198 181 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 201 196 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 216 181 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 220 180 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 244 161 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 247 190 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 247 190 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 201 206 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 191 170 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 149 169 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 156 184 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 147 200 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 119 195 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 119 195 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 115 192 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 93 189 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 101 166 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 91 142 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 88 183 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 93 193 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2010 101 189 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2011 95 196 2 7 0 0 6 0 306
2012 87 210 2 9 0 0 5 0 313
2013 82 187 2 7 0 0 3 0 281
2014 115 202 1 13 1 0 10 0 342
2015 150 216 1 12 1 0 16 0 396
2016 158 192 1 15 0 0 16 0 382
2017 169 169 0 12 0 0 10 0 360
2018 200 107 0 13 1 0 13 0 334
2019 223 98 1 16 1 0 11 0 350
2020 236 85 1 17 1 0 10 0 350
2021 239 69 1 15 1 0 10 0 335
2022 255 72 2 15 1 0 6 0 351
2023 273 72 2 15 1 0 9 0 372
2024 276 73 3 12 2 0 8 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 26.0 13.0 66
1990 385 11.0 35.0 63.1
1991 402 28.0 14.3 60.4
1992 400 29.0 13.7 58.3
1993 404 34.0 11.9 57.9
1994 410 36.0 11.4 54.9
1995 442 37.0 11.9 77.1
1996 442 37.0 11.9 77.1
1997 412 36.0 11.4 46.4
1998 367 34.0 10.8 56.4
1999 325 32.0 10.2 65.8
2000 346 33.0 10.5 70.5
2001 354 32.0 11.1 66.9
2002 320 32.1 10.0 66.6
2003 320 32.1 10.0 66.6
2004 316 34.8 9.1 69.6
2005 291 38.0 7.7 66.7
2006 276 31.1 8.9 75.4
2007 240 26.9 8.9 65.8
2008 279 32.9 8.5 81
2009 292 31.5 9.3 79.5
2010 298 32.0 9.3 76.2
2011 306 30.5 10.0 79.7
2012 313 31.0 10.0 79.2
2013 281 32.0 8.7 74.4
2014 342 29.0 11.7 73.7
2015 396 36.0 11.0 69.9
2016 382 36.0 10.6 66.2
2017 360 29.8 12.0 61.9
2018 334 26.0 12.8 32.3
2019 350 26.0 13.4 28.6
2020 350 27.0 12.9 31.4
2021 335 24.3 13.7 86.3
2022 351 25.3 13.8 28.5
2023 372 27.9 13.2 43.8
2024 374 31.7 11.7 30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 26.0 13.0 66
1990 385 11.0 35.0 63.1
1991 402 28.0 14.3 60.4
1992 400 29.0 13.7 58.3
1993 404 34.0 11.9 57.9
1994 410 36.0 11.4 54.9
1995 442 37.0 11.9 77.1
1996 442 37.0 11.9 77.1
1997 412 36.0 11.4 46.4
1998 367 34.0 10.8 56.4
1999 325 32.0 10.2 65.8
2000 346 33.0 10.5 70.5
2001 354 32.0 11.1 66.9
2002 320 32.1 10.0 66.6
2003 320 32.1 10.0 66.6
2004 316 34.8 9.1 69.6
2005 291 38.0 7.7 66.7
2006 276 31.1 8.9 75.4
2007 240 26.9 8.9 65.8
2008 279 32.9 8.5 81
2009 292 31.5 9.3 79.5
2010 298 32.0 9.3 76.2
2011 306 30.5 10.0 79.7
2012 313 31.0 10.0 79.2
2013 281 32.0 8.7 74.4
2014 342 29.0 11.7 73.7
2015 396 36.0 11.0 69.9
2016 382 36.0 10.6 66.2
2017 360 29.8 12.0 61.9
2018 334 26.0 12.8 32.3
2019 350 26.0 13.4 28.6
2020 350 27.0 12.9 31.4
2021 335 24.3 13.7 86.3
2022 351 25.3 13.8 28.5
2023 372 27.9 13.2 43.8
2024 374 31.7 11.7 30.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Myrtle Place Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,582
2018 $12,552
2019 $12,257
2020 $12,520
2021 $13,436
2022 $13,736

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 730 Elementary schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Place Elementary School)8493
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)7573
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Place Elementary School)78100
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7372
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Myrtle Place Elementary School)3985
 46%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)4852
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Place Elementary School)81100
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Parish)7776
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Place Elementary School)91100
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7976
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Myrtle Place Elementary School)6689
 23%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)5862
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5151
5th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Place Elementary School)9295
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Parish)7377
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Myrtle Place Elementary School)7090
 20%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lafayette Parish)5659
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350372
 6.3%
African American9872
 26.5%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1615
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White223273
 22.4%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%43.8%
 15.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrtle Place Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Myrtle Place Elementary School.

Yes! Myrtle Place Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Myrtle Place Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lafayette Middle School
High : Lafayette High School

Students at Myrtle Place Elementary School are 74% White, 20% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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