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B−
Schools in Louisiana · Louisiana R-II School District

Louisiana’s public schools score below 52% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Louisiana, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Reading proficiency in Louisiana’s districts is 38%, below the Missouri average (43%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#161of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
38%
▼ 5 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
38%
▼ 1 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Spent per student
$11.3K
▼ 23% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.1
MO 12.8
Schools in town
3
681 students on the public path
In brief

Louisiana’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 305 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Louisiana’s, its schools beat 54%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,273 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Louisiana Middle, then Louisiana High. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Louisiana’s grade

B− Test scores

B−: better than 48% of Missouri school districts, #161 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores are below the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 48%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (305)Better than 54%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 364 test results could put Louisiana anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Louisiana’s students in the tested grades sat them (370 in math, 357 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Louisiana, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Louisiana Elem.Louisiana R-II School DistrictC
6–8Louisiana MiddleLouisiana R-II School DistrictB
9–12Louisiana HighLouisiana R-II School DistrictC

Louisiana’s public schools are run by Louisiana R-II School District. Parts of Louisiana (3% of its land) are served by Boncl R-X instead. 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.

Louisiana R-II School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 681 students · 13.1 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,273MO $14,569 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 43.2% · 357 students tested
Math38%
State average 39.2% · 370 students tested

Louisiana vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Louisiana’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LouisianaB−Louisiana R-II

Atlas, IL borders Louisiana but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Louisiana

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Louisianaby address
Louisiana Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
343 students14:1Rate it →
Louisiana Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
151 students12:1Rate it →
Louisiana High
High · Grades 9–12
C
187 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Louisiana’s schools

Are Louisiana’s schools good?

On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Louisiana children attend score below 52% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #161 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Louisiana in?

Louisiana R-II School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 681 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Louisiana are served by Boncl R-X.

Where do Louisiana kids go to high school?

Louisiana High, with 187 students; its own test results earn a C.

How much does Louisiana spend per student?

$11,273 in Louisiana R-II School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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 Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.