Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia B. Maitland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia B. Maitland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Julia B. Maitland School's student population of 204 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day. Together we are St. Mary Parish Strong!
School Rankings
Julia B. Maitland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia B. Maitland School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
56%
41%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia B. Maitland School's ranking?
Julia B. Maitland School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Julia B. Maitland School often compared to?
Julia B. Maitland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Street Elementary School, Centerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Julia B. Maitland School?
204 students attend Julia B. Maitland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Julia B. Maitland School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia B. Maitland School?
Julia B. Maitland School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julia B. Maitland School offer ?
Julia B. Maitland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julia B. Maitland School part of?
Julia B. Maitland School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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