St. Charles Parish

The St. Charles Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 12th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Destrehan High School ranks 42nd out of 333 high schools in Louisiana and is rated 4 stars, with 75-83% of students proficient or better in LEAP/End of Course exams. At the elementary level, Lakewood Elementary School and R.J. Vial Elementary School are both highly ranked and rated 5 stars and 4 stars, respectively, with exceptional math and English language arts proficiency rates. The middle schools, particularly J.B. Martin Middle School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School, also consistently perform well, with high proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the St. Charles Parish schools. While some schools like Destrehan High, Lakewood Elementary, and R.J. Vial Elementary excel, others like Luling Elementary and R.K. Smith Middle struggle to meet proficiency targets. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students, as there appears to be a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance.