Photo: Z28scrambler · CC BY-SA 4.0Patterson’s public schools outscore 75% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Patterson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 37% of students in Patterson’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the Louisiana average (42%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Patterson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 173 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Patterson’s, its schools beat 50%, lower than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 37% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 42% and 32% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,944 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Patterson’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Louisiana school districts, #84 of 162 Louisiana towns. Graduation is above the Louisiana average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Patterson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Patterson
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 601 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Patterson
Patterson Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 374 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Patterson
Patterson Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 374 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Patterson
Patterson Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 374 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Patterson
Patterson Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 374 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Patterson’s public schools are run by St. Mary Parish School District, which also serves Baldwin, Berwick, Franklin and Morgan City. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Patterson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Patterson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson | A− | St. Mary Parish |
Every school in Patterson
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Patterson’s schools
Are Patterson’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Patterson children attend outscore 75% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #84 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 50%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Patterson in?
St. Mary Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,153 students in 21 schools (2024–25).
Where do Patterson kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Morgan City High School, Berwick High School, Patterson High School, Centerville High School, Franklin Senior High School and West St. Mary High School.
What is Patterson’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in St. Mary Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Patterson spend per student?
$14,944 in St. Mary Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Patterson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Patterson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.