Summary:
Zip code 70075 in Meraux, Louisiana, is home to two public schools serving grades PK-8 within the St. Bernard Parish school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 54th percentile statewide.
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School (grades PK-5) stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, achieving 74% proficiency in Math and 76% in English Language Arts—both well above district and state averages. Its 4th-grade class is a particular highlight, with 85% Math and 81% ELA proficiency. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.4%, compared to the district average of 22.5%, and benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. In contrast, N.P. Trist Middle School (grades 6-8) shows solid, consistent performance with a 3-star rating, achieving 74% ELA proficiency and a strong 62% in Social Studies. However, its chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7% mirrors the high district average, and its Math proficiency (64%) is only slightly above the state average. Notably, 8th-grade Math proficiency at Trist Middle (53%) drops below the state average (52%), suggesting a potential decline in academic momentum after elementary school.
The most striking finding is the attendance paradox: both schools serve similar socioeconomic populations (about 57.5% free/reduced lunch), yet Davies Elementary's attendance is a model of excellence while Trist Middle faces significant challenges. This suggests that the transition to middle school is a critical point where engagement may break down. Both schools excel in Social Studies, outperforming district and state averages by 6-7 points, indicating a district-wide strength. For parents, Davies Elementary offers a strong academic foundation with high attendance and small class sizes, while Trist Middle provides reliable, above-average performance but may require extra attention to attendance and math support in later grades.
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