Photo: Jackx3 at en.wikipedia · Public domainPlaquemine’s public schools outscore 72% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Plaquemine, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Plaquemine’s districts is 27%, below the Louisiana average (32%). 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 98% 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.
Plaquemine’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 165 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Plaquemine’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,819 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. John Interparochial School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Plaquemine’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Louisiana school districts, #98 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 Plaquemine, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Plaquemine
Iberville Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 839 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Plaquemine’s public schools are run by Iberville Parish School District, which also serves Grosse Tete, Maringouin, Rosedale and St. Gabriel and others. 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.
Below the state in reading
Plaquemine vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Plaquemine’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Plaquemine | B+ | Iberville Parish |
Every school in Plaquemine
6 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 Plaquemine’s schools
Are Plaquemine’s schools good?
By Louisiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Plaquemine children attend outscore 72% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #98 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Plaquemine in?
Iberville Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,076 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
What is Plaquemine’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Iberville Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Plaquemine spend per student?
$25,819 in Iberville Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Plaquemine?
Yes: St. John Interparochial School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 483 students).
Parents talk
What Plaquemine families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Plaquemine → 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.