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St. Martin Parish

Louisiana · Public School District
15
Schools
7,537
Students
$13,569
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
68.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
78.8%
Graduation Rate
-7.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Martin Parish is a public school district in Louisiana serving 7,537 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,569 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Breaux Bridge Junior High School06–08397
Cecilia Junior High School06–08599
Parks Middle School04–08294
St. Martinville Junior High School06–08385
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Breaux Bridge High School09–12851
Cecilia High School09–12788
St. Martinville Senior High School09–12610
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,569Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
33%
State
44.2%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal
22.9%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,537
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.8%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.8%, graduation is 7.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,537 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Martin Parish?
The graduation rate is 78.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does St. Martin Parish spend per student?
St. Martin Parish spends $13,569 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Martin Parish?
68% of students in St. Martin Parish qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Martin Parish?
No, St. Martin Parish does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Martin Parish serve?
St. Martin Parish serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Martin Parish?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Martin Parish is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.