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Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Q: Is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School a good school?

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks 258 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

258^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School is a public school in Metairie, LA, serving 526 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Jefferson Parish school district, and it is a school on a clear upward trajectory.

This school stands out for its exceptional support of English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the 90th percentile or higher statewide for three consecutive years—a true 5-star performance. Academically, Riviere shines brightest in mathematics, where 75% of all students were proficient in 2025-2026, significantly outpacing both the district (54%) and state (62%). This strength is especially notable in 4th and 5th grades, where math proficiency reaches 82% and 88%, respectively. The school has also made impressive strides in reducing chronic absenteeism, dropping from 20.6% to just 13.6%, which is far better than the district and state averages. Furthermore, the student-teacher ratio has been dramatically lowered to 9.7:1, the lowest among nearby schools, allowing for more individualized attention. Compared to its neighbor, J.C. Ellis School, Riviere offers stronger math performance (75% vs. 69%), while J.C. Ellis leads in English Language Arts (75% vs. 64%). When compared to the high-performing magnet Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, Riviere’s achievements are particularly impressive given it serves a broader, non-selective student population.

While the school excels overall, a key area for growth is the "3rd-grade slump." In 2025-2026, 3rd-grade proficiency rates were notably lower than the school's averages, especially in English Language Arts (45%), which fell below both the district (52%) and state (64%) averages. This suggests a critical transition point where students may need extra support. Additionally, while the school is a state leader for ELL students, its performance for White students has historically been a weakness, indicating that instructional strategies may not be equally effective for all groups. Overall, Riviere Elementary is a strong, balanced traditional public school that is clearly improving and offers a standout math program and exceptional support for English learners.

526

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,623

Per pupil spending ?

62.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005-1431

(504) 835-8439

District: Jefferson Parish

Students who attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

J.D. Meisler Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.0%

White:

15.8%

African American:

10.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2023 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2026) from a 34th-percentile low (2023)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Jefferson Parish

✓Above the Louisiana median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg56%

Louisiana avg62%

258^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 48Elementary Schools in the Jefferson Parish

66^th of 116Jefferson Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	258 of 690	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	285 of 666	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.2	387 of 675	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	479 of 730	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.4	423 of 727	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.0	403 of 729	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.4	353 of 731	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.5	284 of 728	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.5	263 of 739	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.7	154 of 742	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	84.1	84 of 792	89.4%	★★★★☆
2014	71.8	213 of 777	72.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.2	188 of 772	75.6%	★★★★☆
2012	70.2	242 of 764	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.5	188 of 766	75.5%	★★★★☆
2010	45.0	466 of 736	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	75.7	172 of 738	76.7%	★★★★☆
2008	67.9	253 of 743	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.0	275 of 725	62.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	61.3	194 of 570	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.6	114 of 562	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	18.8	501 of 564	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	86.9	49 of 559	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	84.3	61 of 547	88.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	12 of 115	89.6%	★★★★★
2025	78.3	3 of 82	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.2	6 of 86	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	60.0	31 of 97	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	20 of 90	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	56.8	27 of 75	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.5	19 of 91	79.1%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	36 of 89	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	322 of 679	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.0	221 of 633	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.0	395 of 635	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	448 of 705	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.8	360 of 701	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.7	355 of 705	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.6	326 of 684	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	82 of 266	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.3	43 of 207	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	53.7	79 of 189	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.8	162 of 233	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	145 of 220	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.8	123 of 202	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.8	90 of 190	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.0	94 of 168	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	271 of 685	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.0	274 of 661	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	388 of 674	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.7	493 of 723	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	432 of 724	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.1	390 of 719	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.2	311 of 697	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.5	238 of 682	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	268 of 682	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.3	305 of 641	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	347 of 651	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.5	493 of 713	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	462 of 712	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	421 of 704	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.5	343 of 696	50.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	203 of 496	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.8	361 of 434	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.7	412 of 518	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.9	296 of 517	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.1	322 of 522	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.6	300 of 517	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.1	240 of 516	53.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)90th percentile+27 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2023)66th percentile+32 vs school

Male (2026)61st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile~ school

White (2026)59th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics75%+13 vs state

English Language Arts64%-6 vs state

Social Studies59%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

I just have to say my granddaughter is in second grade and has learned so much we are so happy with this school the teachers are great and Mr Starr cares about each student he is always planning something to get the family involved 😀GREAT SCHOOL 📝 Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

I love my son's school. Marie Riviere is so awesome. Everyday at Carpool ( which moves fast) the PRINCIPAL and teachers are happy and smiling and playing music and welcoming the kids. I am happy after dropping off Jonathan even if it's been a bad morning.

Not to mention the great teachers ability to work with the kids, ADHD and all, no yelling, no disrespect to anyone. The office staff actually cares about your kids instead of making you feel unwelcome. I cannot say enough good things about the school. Their summer camp program is awesome too. Ms. Gene loves the kids and ALWAYS has something fun for them to do if they are not outside playing.

You can have the teachers e-mail and they actually e-mail you back. They keep in touch as much as you want. They communicate and will discuss ideas and ways to help your child success. They are so kind and loving. After coming from another public school close by this is such a breath of fresh air. As a parent you are listened to and welcomed and always communicated with. That is hard to find. Weekly newsletters, almost daily something comes home about what is going on. There is fair amount of homework and they keep close tabs on conduct and send home weekly communications / conduct on each child. There is a fair, a 5K walk and all kinds of ways to involve families and kids in the school and community.

It's free and I'd pay for it. Love my school. Only wish it went to 8th grade. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 15, 2012

We have been really happy at this school. The principal is personally invested and will always take a minute to talk with you. My daughter is excelling in her eduction and we feel respected and included by her teacher. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)						LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	Total
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1564 Lake Avenue	Metairie	70005	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 835-8439	526	54	9.7	62.4%	83 (15.8%)	55 (10.5%)	363 (69.0%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	65.4	258^th of 690 public elementary schools	62.6%		61.4	285^th of 666 public elementary schools	57.2%	27	60.0	82.0	88.0			75.0	45.0	77.0	79.0				64.0	43.0	75.0	68.0				59.0			$17,623
J.C. Ellis School	Public	PK, KG-8	801 Brockenbraugh Court	Metairie	70005	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 833-7254	587	54	10.8	70.7%	152 (25.9%)	147 (25.0%)	245 (41.7%)	34 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	61.4	287^th of 690 public elementary schools	58.4%		56.5	323^rd of 666 public elementary schools	51.5%	36	56.0	63.0	51.0	91.0	84.0	69.0	53.0	77.0		89.0	81.0	79.0	75.0	41.0	66.0	61.0	80.0	77.0	74.0	65.0	95.0	82.0	$17,822
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview	Public, Charter	K-8	990 Harrison Ave	New Orleans	70124	Orleans Parish	Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(504) 324-7160	690	52	13.1	23.5%	349 (50.6%)	226 (32.8%)	32 (4.6%)	35 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	201 Metairie Road	Metairie	70005	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(504) 833-5539	356	27	12.9	41.6%	210 (59.0%)	21 (5.9%)	30 (8.4%)	89 (25.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)								(n/a)														100.0	100.0					100.0			$16,703
Success @ Thurgood Marshall	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4621 Canal Street	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Success Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 388-0208	490	39	12.4	79.0%	6 (1.2%)	295 (60.2%)	182 (37.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Arthur Ashe Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1456 Gardena Drive	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	Arthur Ashe Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 373-6267	778	51	15.2	88.3%	10 (1.3%)	721 (92.7%)	37 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)								(n/a)
KIPP Believe	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3815 St. Bernard St.	New Orleans	70122	Orleans Parish	KIPP Believe	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 304-8857	710	57	12.4	91.1%	6 (0.8%)	648 (91.3%)	52 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)								(n/a)
Langston Hughes Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3519 Trafalgar Street	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Langston Hughes Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 554-2940	791	57	13.9	89.8%	13 (1.6%)	694 (87.7%)	65 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Esperanza Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4407 S Carrollton Ave	New Orleans	70119	Orleans Parish	Esperanza Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 373-6272	538	46	11.6	62.1%	7 (1.3%)	200 (37.2%)	325 (60.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Foundation Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3121 St. Bernard Ave.	New Orleans	70130	Orleans Parish	Foundation Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(504) 434-0521	274	18	15.6	90.9%	1 (0.4%)	207 (75.5%)	64 (23.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School a good school?

Marie B. Riviere Elementary School ranks 258^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Marie B. Riviere Elementary School in?

Jefferson Parish

What schools do graduates of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J.D. Meisler Middle School

How many students attend Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 526 students attended Marie B. Riviere Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Marie B. Riviere Elementary School?

Students at Marie B. Riviere Elementary School are 69% Hispanic, 16% White, 10% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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