James Stephens Montessori School

Summary:

James Stephens Montessori School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Ville Platte, Louisiana, which is part of the Evangeline Parish School District. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized assessments, making it a standout among its peers.

One of the key factors that sets James Stephens Montessori School apart is its exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 66% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 55% for Evangeline Parish and 59% for Louisiana. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates were even more impressive, with 82% and 100% for 5th and 6th grades, respectively, far exceeding the district's 62% and 66%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as African American and low-socioeconomic status students, who have consistently ranked among the top in the state.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Evangeline Parish district, James Stephens Montessori School stands out as a high-performing outlier. For example, Bayou Chicot Elementary, the closest school geographically, has lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts across most grade levels. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students.


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Public PK, KG-8

 1500 Martin Luther King
       Ville Platte, LA  70586


(337) 363-4745

District: Evangeline Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,031 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.7%
White:
33.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Compare Details James Stephens Montessori School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Evangeline Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details James Stephens Montessori School ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.7%), White (33.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Stephens Montessori School is 12.8, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Evangeline Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Stephens Montessori School is $15,031, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Evangeline Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Stephens Montessori School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Stephens Montessori School 248th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See James Stephens Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks James Stephens Montessori School 17th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See James Stephens Montessori School in the ranking list.)

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Evangeline Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Evangeline Parish 43rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Stephens Montessori School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 54.32 386th 738 47.7%
2010 79.81 139th 736 81.1%
2011 85.95 66th 766 91.4%
2012 76.98 162nd 764 78.8%
2013 86.95 53rd 772 93.1%
2014 89.79 32nd 777 95.9%
2015 85.88 70th 792 91.2%
2016 84.55 76th 742 89.8%
2017 75.38 175th 739 76.3%
2018 62.73 224th 728 69.2%
2019 71.00 233rd 731 68.1%
2021 68.84 231st 729 68.3%
2022 78.19 156th 727 78.5%
2023 78.65 150th 730 79.5%
2024 66.60 248th 675 63.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.18 165th 682 75.8%
2019 69.48 218th 697 68.7%
2021 67.69 222nd 719 69.1%
2022 80.52 102nd 724 85.9%
2023 77.71 124th 723 82.8%
2024 60.40 277th 674 58.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.06 245th 684 64.2%
2021 65.77 255th 705 63.8%
2022 77.37 149th 701 78.7%
2023 77.59 137th 705 80.6%
2024 59.89 271st 635 57.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.41 201st 696 71.1%
2021 68.53 220th 704 68.8%
2022 80.59 129th 712 81.9%
2023 86.19 75th 713 89.5%
2024 84.19 93rd 651 85.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.14 96th 547 82.4%
2019 71.50 128th 559 77.1%
2021 68.56 133rd 564 76.4%
2022 87.82 40th 562 92.9%
2023 79.59 89th 570 84.4%
2024 67.22 143rd 509 71.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.56 72nd 516 86.0%
2019 74.06 104th 517 79.9%
2021 61.22 197th 522 62.3%
2022 74.68 113th 517 78.1%
2023 81.97 67th 518 87.1%
2024 51.94 233rd 434 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James Stephens Montessori School

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Rank History for all middle school students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.75 17th 449 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.63 14th 444 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.18 33rd 415 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.75 25th 426 94.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at James Stephens Montessori School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.35 16th 333 95.2%
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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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Enrollment information for James Stephens Montessori School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 18 52 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 38 72 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2008 49 87 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2009 75 106 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 93 129 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 115 123 0 2 1 1 0 0 242
2012 122 141 0 4 1 1 1 0 270
2013 118 132 0 2 0 1 0 0 253
2014 115 132 0 1 0 1 1 0 250
2015 104 144 0 3 0 0 2 0 253
2016 104 150 0 5 0 0 4 0 263
2017 124 175 1 4 0 0 7 0 311
2018 140 198 1 5 0 0 7 0 351
2019 138 200 1 5 0 0 10 0 354
2020 143 223 0 6 0 0 10 0 382
2021 139 234 1 5 0 0 13 0 392
2022 151 244 1 5 0 0 12 0 413
2023 158 264 1 6 0 0 13 0 442
2024 156 294 1 5 0 0 13 0 469

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

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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 James Stephens Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 71 7.0 10.1 95.8
2007 113 13.0 8.7 87.6
2008 142 16.0 8.9 79.6
2009 191 19.0 10.1 81.2
2010 227 16.0 14.1 80.2
2011 242 17.0 14.2 78.5
2012 270 17.0 15.8 77
2013 253 16.6 15.2 71.5
2014 250 16.6 15.0 74.4
2015 253 18.0 14.0 80.2
2016 263 19.0 13.8 54.4
2017 311 16.6 18.7 70.4
2018 351 20.0 17.5 61.5
2019 354 19.0 18.6 57.9
2020 382 19.0 20.1 64.4
2021 392 20.5 19.1 55.9
2022 413 25.0 16.5 49.4
2023 442 23.4 18.8 69.7
2024 469 36.5 12.8 70.6

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 James Stephens Montessori School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 71 7.0 10.1 95.8
2007 113 13.0 8.7 87.6
2008 142 16.0 8.9 79.6
2009 191 19.0 10.1 81.2
2010 227 16.0 14.1 80.2
2011 242 17.0 14.2 78.5
2012 270 17.0 15.8 77
2013 253 16.6 15.2 71.5
2014 250 16.6 15.0 74.4
2015 253 18.0 14.0 80.2
2016 263 19.0 13.8 54.4
2017 311 16.6 18.7 70.4
2018 351 20.0 17.5 61.5
2019 354 19.0 18.6 57.9
2020 382 19.0 20.1 64.4
2021 392 20.5 19.1 55.9
2022 413 25.0 16.5 49.4
2023 442 23.4 18.8 69.7
2024 469 36.5 12.8 70.6

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 James Stephens Montessori School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,035
2018 $10,876
2019 $11,544
2020 $11,617
2021 $13,312
2022 $15,031

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Stephens Montessori School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 233rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 730 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Stephens Montessori School)8173
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Evangeline Parish)7368
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James Stephens Montessori School)8373
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evangeline Parish)7168
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (James Stephens Montessori School)5862
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Evangeline Parish)4648
 2%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Social Studies (James Stephens Montessori School)6281
 19%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Evangeline Parish)5153
 2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Stephens Montessori School)7272
   5th Grade Mathematics (Evangeline Parish)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James Stephens Montessori School)6893
 25%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evangeline Parish)6766
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (James Stephens Montessori School)4870
 22%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Evangeline Parish)4541
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Social Studies (James Stephens Montessori School)6964
 5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Evangeline Parish)4037
 3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354442
 24.9%
African American200264
 32%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White138158
 14.5%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%69.7%
 11.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended James Stephens Montessori School.

James Stephens Montessori School ranks 248th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at James Stephens Montessori School are 63% African American, 33% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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