Summary:
The city of Maurice, Louisiana is home to three high-performing schools that serve students from prekindergarten through 12th grade: Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice, North Vermilion High School, and North Vermilion Middle School. These schools are part of the highly-ranked Vermilion Parish school district, which is among the top 13 districts in the state of Louisiana.
Among the standout schools, Cecil Picard Elementary is particularly impressive, consistently ranking in the top 5% of elementary schools in Louisiana with a 5-star rating. Its students significantly outperform district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 90% scoring proficient or advanced in math and English language arts. North Vermilion High School is also a high-performing institution, ranking in the top 10% of Louisiana high schools and exceeding district and state averages on end-of-course exams.
Across the three schools, enrollment totals 2,380 students, with the elementary and high school being the largest at around 850 students each. The schools serve student populations with moderate economic disadvantage, as indicated by free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 43-45%. While the schools maintain strong academic performance, they face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates around 25%, an area that warrants further attention and intervention. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Maurice, Louisiana are providing a high-quality, equitable education to their students.
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