Iberia Parish, LA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish is a public school district in south-central Louisiana serving the communities of New Iberia, Jeanerette, Delcambre, Loreauville, and several smaller unincorporated areas. It operates two dozen schools covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, making it a full-scope district that families can enter as early as pre-K and remain in through high school graduation. The district is the sole public school system for Iberia Parish, so virtually all local public-school students attend its schools.

The student body is roughly evenly split between white students and Black students, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, Asian, or of two or more races. This composition reflects the demographics of the parish itself, and a family moving into the area should expect a mix of backgrounds in their child's school that mirrors the broader community. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as the percentage of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners, was not provided, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about these support structures and how resources are allocated across schools.

On state assessments in grades three through eight, the district's overall proficiency rates fall below the state average. In English language arts, just under half of students scored at the proficient level. In math, the rate was lower. Science and social studies proficiency rates were each around a quarter to three in ten. These are the most recent figures available, and they paint a picture of a district where a majority of students are not meeting the state's proficiency benchmarks in core subjects. Because Louisiana's state assessment cut scores for social studies changed in this testing cycle, that particular result is not directly comparable to earlier years, but the other subjects appear to be on a stable measure. A parent considering this district should look into which schools within the system are producing stronger results and what academic interventions or supports are in place for students who are below grade level.

The district's graduation rate was not included in the available data, so there is no information on how many students finish high school within four years. This is a notable gap, and a family may want to request the district's most recent graduation and dropout figures directly from the school system or the Louisiana Department of Education.

Housing in the district is more affordable than the national median home value. The weighted average home value across the district's ZIP codes is well below the U.S. figure, and monthly rent payments also tend to be lower than what is typical nationwide. Home values vary noticeably by location, with the higher end in Broussard and Youngsville and the lower end in Jeanerette and parts of New Iberia. The district's overall housing market showed a modest decline in home values over the past year, though some areas within the parish saw increases. This range of prices means families with different budgets will find options, though the most expensive areas lie at the edge of the parish near Lafayette.

The district sits within a parish that has a traditional agricultural and industrial economy, and New Iberia serves as its commercial hub. The data did not include any recent major changes to the district itself, such as new facility projects, boundary shifts, or policy updates. A parent moving to the area should confirm which school serves their address, as attendance zones in rural and parish-wide districts can send a child to a school a significant distance from home.

This is a large, parish-wide district with academic performance that lags behind state averages, a diverse student population, and housing that is generally more affordable than much of the country. It fits a family who is comfortable engaging directly with their child's school to understand what supports are available and who wants to live in a south Louisiana setting with relatively low housing costs. A family whose priority is high measured academic performance across the board would likely want to investigate individual school options within the parish or consider private and parochial schools in the area, as the district-level numbers do not point to that outcome.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

11,427

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 42%

White 43%

Asian 3%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

63%

Gr 4

40%

65%

Gr 6

—

69%

Gr 7

34%

60%

Gr 8

37%

60%

Gr 38

39%

62%

Math

Gr 3

38%

62%

Gr 4

35%

60%

Gr 5

26%

48%

Gr 6

38%

65%

Gr 7

25%

45%

Gr 8

20%

51%

Gr 38

30%

55%

Science

Gr 3

14%

32%

Gr 4

25%

51%

Gr 5

28%

55%

Gr 6

19%

35%

Gr 7

22%

39%

Gr 8

22%

—

Gr 38

21%

43%

Social studies

Gr 3

21%

38%

Gr 4

23%

51%

Gr 5

29%

54%

Gr 6

21%

46%

Gr 7

26%

50%

Gr 8

27%

53%

Gr 38

25%

49%

Schools in this District

23 schools are officially reported under this district.

Iberia Middle School

Anderson Middle School

Center Street Elementary School

Coteau Elementary School

Delcambre High School

Johnston Hopkins Elementary School

Jeanerette Senior High School

Loreauville Elementary School

Loreauville High School

Westgate High School

New Iberia Senior High School

North Lewis Elementary School

Park Elementary School

Pesson Addition Elementary School

Delcambre Elementary School

St. Charles Street Elementary School

Daspit Road Elementary School

Sugarland Elementary School

Belle Place Middle School

Magnolia Elementary

Jefferson Island Road Elementary

Caneview Elementary School

Belle Place Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

36%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

27%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$128,518

Year-over-year change-2.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$93K to $284K

vs. state typical0.60x

vs. national typical0.35x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
70560	New Iberia	$115K	-5.4%	51.4%
70563	New Iberia	$193K	+2.0%	18.7%
70544	Jeanerette	$93K	-0.1%	16.1%
70528	Delcambre	$100K	+0.6%	4.2%
70582	Saint Martinville	$153K	+4.3%	2.5%
70518	Broussard	$284K	+3.9%	0.4%
70533	Erath	$148K	+0.9%	0.3%
70592	Youngsville	$280K	+2.2%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,260/mo

Year-over-year change+5.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,254 to $1,886/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
70560	New Iberia	$1,254	—	51.4%
70518	Broussard	$1,570	—	0.4%
70592	Youngsville	$1,886	+5.7%	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$649/mo

Home price / national median income1.5x

Annual rent / national median income18.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$611/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$214,728 (+0.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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