Summary:
Meraux, Louisiana, is home to a single middle school, N.P. Trist Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has a total enrollment of 767 students as part of the St. Bernard Parish school district.
N.P. Trist Middle School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved a 74% proficiency rate in ELA and 62% in Social Studies, compared to state averages of 70% and 55%, respectively. The school shows particular strength in 7th grade, where it significantly outperforms state averages in all tested subjects. However, performance is uneven, with math proficiency (64%) only marginally better than the state average (62%). A notable "8th grade slump" sees proficiency rates drop sharply from 7th to 8th grade, especially in math (from 72% to 53%) and ELA (from 81% to 67%), suggesting a need for targeted support for older students. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 and a very low dropout rate of 0.4%, but this contrasts with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%, indicating that nearly one in four students misses significant school days.
Overall, N.P. Trist Middle School is on a positive trajectory, with its state ranking improving from the 190th position (58th percentile) in 2023-2024 to 165th (63rd percentile) in 2025-2026. While the school excels in literacy and social studies, families should be aware of the challenges in math and the significant performance drop in 8th grade. The high chronic absenteeism rate is also a key factor that may affect overall academic outcomes, despite the school's strong retention of students.
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