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Rankings updated: Louisiana rankings were updated on September 12, 2026 with the addition of grade 3-8 science and High School Civics test scores

Parks Middle School

Q: Is Parks Middle School a good school?

Parks Middle School ranks 253 rd of 464 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 464 Louisiana Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Louisiana middle schools

Summary

Parks Middle School in Saint Martinville, LA, is a small, rural school serving 245 students in grades 4 through 8 within the St. Martin Parish district, where a high percentage of students (84.49%) come from low-income households.

This school stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with 100% of students passing the Algebra I exam in 2023-2024—far exceeding the state average of 62%. It also maintains strong English Language Arts (ELA) scores, matching the state average at 71% proficiency. Perhaps most impressive is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.8%, which is dramatically lower than nearby schools like Paul Breaux Middle School (54.8%) and Breaux Bridge Junior High School (35.8%). This suggests a strong school culture and effective attendance initiatives that keep students engaged.

While Parks excels in math and ELA, it has room for growth in social studies, where only 48% of students are proficient—below the state average of 55%. Despite this, it remains the top-performing middle school in its district, outperforming peers like St. Martinville Junior High School in nearly every academic metric. The school’s ability to achieve above-average results despite serving a high-poverty population makes it a standout choice for families seeking a supportive, academically focused environment in the region.

245

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,368

Per pupil spending ?

84.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1010-A St. Louis Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582

(337) 909-3800

District: St. Martin Parish

Students who attend Parks Middle School usually attend:

High:

Breaux Bridge High School

Feeder schools for Parks Middle School:

Elementary:

Parks Primary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.1%

White:

33.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Martin Parish

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg57%

Louisiana avg62%

Elementary school

381^st of 699

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

253^rd of 464

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 28 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the St. Martin Parish

53^rd of 119St. Martin 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	381 of 699	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.0	321 of 666	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	239 of 675	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	282 of 730	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	301 of 727	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.9	362 of 729	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	318 of 731	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.9	179 of 728	75.4%	★★★★☆
2017	72.3	210 of 739	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	67.3	267 of 742	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.4	324 of 792	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.5	385 of 777	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.7	361 of 772	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.9	400 of 764	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	63.0	319 of 766	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.3	385 of 736	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.4	337 of 738	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.5	422 of 743	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.4	438 of 725	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	275 of 556	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.4	100 of 501	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	167 of 509	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	195 of 570	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	159 of 562	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	47.2	286 of 564	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.1	193 of 559	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	134 of 547	75.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	378 of 688	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.0	208 of 635	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.8	273 of 705	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.3	344 of 705	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	302 of 684	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	372 of 693	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.3	256 of 661	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	283 of 674	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.3	344 of 723	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.2	228 of 724	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.5	381 of 719	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.5	380 of 697	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.0	203 of 682	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	436 of 690	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.8	324 of 641	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.8	224 of 651	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.1	219 of 713	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	277 of 712	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	349 of 704	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.2	295 of 696	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2019	86.7	25 of 333	92.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	274 of 502	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	21.6	385 of 431	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	67.2	141 of 434	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.3	177 of 518	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.2	96 of 517	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	50.8	286 of 522	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.8	298 of 517	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.0	121 of 516	76.6%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	46.3	253 of 464	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.3	239 of 447	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.1	181 of 449	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.3	231 of 465	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.5	300 of 460	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.3	249 of 459	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.1	142 of 449	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	184 of 411	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.6	146 of 437	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.9	117 of 435	73.1%	★★★★☆
2015	67.3	151 of 482	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.3	222 of 470	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.6	191 of 457	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	181 of 442	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.3	178 of 412	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.2	221 of 408	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.5	258 of 425	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.9	268 of 413	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.3	279 of 396	29.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	159 of 362	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	171 of 344	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	140 of 333	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.8	157 of 360	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	198 of 360	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	195 of 352	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.5	64 of 338	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	46 of 313	85.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	239 of 450	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.8	242 of 415	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.0	172 of 415	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	201 of 444	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	257 of 441	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.4	210 of 441	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.3	178 of 418	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	269 of 458	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.5	224 of 437	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.3	183 of 444	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.1	271 of 459	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.6	278 of 458	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	216 of 455	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	152 of 430	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.8	122 of 403	69.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	252 of 446	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.4	209 of 414	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.9	193 of 426	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	229 of 443	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.3	290 of 442	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	248 of 442	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.7	105 of 418	74.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2021	76.1	28 of 210	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.1	17 of 202	91.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	42.4	209 of 345	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.6	187 of 316	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.1	160 of 320	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.4	231 of 352	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.7	292 of 362	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.6	230 of 358	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.0	142 of 350	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	181 of 338	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Special Education (2019)92nd percentile+36 vs school

African American (2026)51st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile~ school

White (2026)45th percentile~ school

Female (2026)45th percentile~ school

Male (2026)37th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2021)87th percentile+41 vs school

African American (2026)56th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)47th percentile~ school

Male (2026)43rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)39th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Mathematics64%~ state avg

Science53%-6 vs state

Social Studies48%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)					LEAP English Language Arts (2026)					LEAP Science (2026)					LEAP Social Studies (2026)					LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	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 Science 5th Grade	LEAP Science 6th Grade	LEAP Science 7th Grade	LEAP Science 8th Grade	LEAP Science All Grades	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 Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
Parks Middle School	Public	4-8	1010-A St. Louis Drive	Saint Martinville	70582	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 909-3800	245	21	11.8	84.5%	83 (33.9%)	140 (57.1%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	46.3	253^rd of 464 public middle schools	45.5%		48.3	239^th of 447 public middle schools	46.5%	14	69.0	54.0	68.0	65.0	64.0	71–76%	80.0	70.0	66.0	71.0	60.0	41.0	46.0	61.0	53.0	43.0	43.0	48.0	56.0	48.0								$14,368
Breaux Bridge Junior High School	Public	6-8	100 Martin Street	Breaux Bridge	70517	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 332-2844	351	30	11.6	88.0%	123 (35.0%)	184 (52.4%)	30 (8.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	38.2	292^nd of 464 public middle schools	37.1%		31.9	314^th of 447 public middle schools	29.8%	22		66.0	54.0	33.0	53.0		81.0	68.0	70.0	72.0		44.0	49.0	54.0	50.0		35.0	44.0	45.0	40.0								$15,978
St. Martinville Junior High School	Public	6-8	7190 Main Hwy.	Saint Martinville	70582	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 909-3150	299	25	11.7	88.6%	100 (33.4%)	176 (58.9%)	6 (2.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	41.3	272^nd of 464 public middle schools	41.4%		43.2	267^th of 447 public middle schools	40.3%	5		56.0	57–62%	51.0	54.0		63–68%	74.0	69.0	68.0		31.0	53.0	58.0	47.0		31.0	53.0	60.0	48.0								$14,387
Cecilia Junior High School	Public	6-8	1038 School Road Ext.	Cecilia	70521	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 667-6226	576	39	14.6	72.0%	299 (51.9%)	209 (36.3%)	41 (7.1%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	38.7	291^st of 464 public middle schools	37.3%		40.5	275^th of 447 public middle schools	38.5%	16		56.0	61.0	57.0	59.0		66.0	68.0	69.0	67.0		39.0	56.0	61.0	52.0		28.0	40.0	49.0	39.0								$12,388
Broussard Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 South Morgan Avenue	Broussard	70518	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7870	465	31	15.1	55.1%	206 (44.3%)	179 (38.5%)	38 (8.2%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	54.3	209^th of 464 public middle schools	55.0%		70.2	135^th of 447 public middle schools	69.8%	74		70.0	70.0	53.0	66.0		74.0	73.0	67.0	71.0		44.0	65.0	59.0	55.0		52.0	59.0	59.0	56.0	100.0							$13,169
Paul Breaux Middle School	Public	5-8	1400 South Orange Street	Lafayette	70501	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7860	314	21	14.8	91.1%	10 (3.2%)	282 (89.8%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	5.4	447^th of 464 public middle schools	3.7%		6.7	427^th of 447 public middle schools	4.5%	20		32.0	37.0	17.0	28.0		34.0	52.0	38.0	41.0		9–19%	32.0	20.0	21.0		17.0	24.0	19.0	20.0								$14,859
Acadian Middle School	Public	6-8	4201 Moss Street	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7840	340	25	13.8	75.9%	30 (8.8%)	224 (65.9%)	73 (21.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	7.5	439^th of 464 public middle schools	5.4%		15.5	390^th of 447 public middle schools	12.8%	49		30–40%	30.0	40.0	33.0		44.0	42.0	31.0	40.0		11–21%	34.0	21.0	23.0		8–18%	26.0	25.0	21.0								$16,788
Youngsville Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Church Street	Youngsville	70592	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7940	534	26	20.3	42.1%	325 (60.9%)	132 (24.7%)	34 (6.4%)	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.2%)	76	107^th of 464 public middle schools	76.9%		80.4	86^th of 447 public middle schools	80.8%	21		91.0	79.0	59.0	78.0		89.0	80.0	77.0	81.0		71.0	72.0	70.0	72.0		69.0	64.0	66.0	66.0	100.0							$12,806
L.J. Alleman Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Roselawn Boulevard	Lafayette	70503	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7850	890	44	20.3	46.9%	460 (51.7%)	288 (32.4%)	71 (8.0%)	22 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.7%)	84.7	60^th of 464 public middle schools	87.1%		88.2	35^th of 447 public middle schools	92.2%	25		88.0	85.0	87.0	86.0		84.0	89.0	87.0	86.0		65.0	77.0	83.0	74.0		59.0	77.0	81.0	72.0	100.0							$13,542
Anderson Middle School	Public	7-8	1059 Anderson Street	New Iberia	70560	Iberia Parish	Iberia Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 365-3932	320	29	10.9	89.4%	54 (16.9%)	225 (70.3%)	13 (4.1%)	14 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	27.5	339^th of 464 public middle schools	26.9%		23	359^th of 447 public middle schools	19.7%	20			66.0	28.0	48.0			64.0	53.0	59.0			47.0	41.0	45.0			47.0	42.0	44.0								$16,301

Frequently Asked Questions about Parks Middle School

What district is Parks Middle School in?

St. Martin Parish

Is Parks Middle School a good school?

Parks Middle School ranks 253^rd of 464 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Parks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Parks Middle School usually go on to attend Breaux Bridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Parks Middle School?

Students at Parks Middle School are 57% African American, 34% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Parks Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 245 students attended Parks Middle School.

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