St. James Parish

The St. James Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Overall, the district appears to be performing well, with all schools rated 3-4 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively strong educational system.

Among the standout schools in the district are Gramercy Elementary School and Sixth Ward Elementary School, both of which have consistently strong test scores, with 74-86% of students proficient or better in Math and ELA across grades 4-6. Another high-performing school is Lutcher High School, which ranks in the top 30% of Louisiana high schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.

The schools in the St. James Parish district have varying racial compositions, with some being more racially balanced, such as Lutcher High and Gramercy Elementary, while others have higher percentages of African American students, like Vacherie Elementary and Sixth Ward Elementary. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary widely, from 44.5% at Lutcher High to 75.9% at Vacherie Elementary, suggesting different levels of economic disadvantage across the district. Despite these differences, the data indicates that the district is effectively supporting student achievement across diverse demographic and economic backgrounds.