Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.'s student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
80%
42%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.'s ranking?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is ranked #1019 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. often compared to?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.is often viewed alongside schools like Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School, John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Laplace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.?
305 students attend Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. offer ?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. part of?
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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