Summary:
In zip code 70764 (Plaquemine, LA), there are two elementary schools serving grades PK through 6, both part of the Iberville Parish school district: Iberville Elementary School and Crescent Elementary/Junior High School.
Iberville Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school overall, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 56th percentile statewide. It outperforms Crescent Elementary/Junior High School in both Math (73% vs. 63% proficiency) and ELA (71% vs. 67% proficiency), and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (12.1% vs. 15.6%). Notably, Iberville achieves these results despite a high free/reduced lunch rate of 78.55%, exceeding state averages in both subjects. Crescent Elementary/Junior High School has a remarkably low student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, suggesting more individualized attention, and its 4th-grade class is a standout, with 82% proficiency in ELA and 73% in Math—both well above state averages. However, this success does not extend to its upper grades, where scores drop below state benchmarks.
Both schools share a common weakness in Social Studies, with proficiency rates (51% for Iberville, 52% for Crescent) falling below the state average of 55%. On a positive note, both schools showed year-over-year improvement in Math from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Crescent making a notable jump from 58% to 63%. For parents, Iberville Elementary offers stronger overall academics and lower absenteeism, while Crescent Elementary/Junior High School provides a more intimate learning environment and exceptional 4th-grade performance, making each school a strong choice depending on a family's priorities.
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