Morehouse Parish, LA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Morehouse Parish

Morehouse Parish is the sole public school district in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, serving students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade across a handful of schools that include a magnet school and a charter school among its elementary and high school options. The district enrolls a student body that is primarily Black, with a substantial share of white students and smaller numbers of students of other races and ethnicities. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support, so a parent would need to check directly with the district or individual schools for that picture.

State testing results for grades three through eight on Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments show that proficiency rates were low in every subject measured. In English language arts, roughly a quarter of students scored at the proficient level, while in mathematics and social studies the rate was lower, and in science it fell in between. Across all four subjects, the majority of students scored below the state’s proficient benchmark. Participation in the state assessments was nearly universal. High school assessment data was not included in the information reviewed, and the district’s four-year graduation rate was also absent, which is a notable gap for families considering the secondary level.

The district’s housing market reflects a range of home values across the parish. Overall, home prices are well below both the Louisiana and national medians, with some areas considerably more affordable than others. Year-over-year price changes varied by zip code, with a slight overall decline. The affordability of homes relative to national incomes means that buying a house in the parish is within reach for many families, but the economic context is shaped by broader national trends in mortgage rates and unemployment that are not specific to the parish.

The district operates five schools: Bastrop High School, Morehouse Magnet School, Morehouse Elementary School, Delta Elementary School, and Beekman Charter School. Without additional program information, it is unclear what specialized offerings the magnet and charter schools provide, though their presence suggests some variety in educational approaches within the district.

Several gaps in the available data limit a fuller portrait. No information was provided on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, course access (such as Advanced Placement or dual enrollment), or any recent district-level changes or initiatives. The lack of a graduation rate is especially relevant for a district that serves high school grades, and families would want to seek that metric directly from the school system. Similarly, the absence of free-and-reduced-lunch data makes it difficult to gauge the level of economic need among students. The neighbor comparison feature flagged that the comparison cohort within the parish was too small to permit meaningful benchmarking, so there is no local district-to-district context beyond this single entity.

In sum, Morehouse Parish offers a small, rural public school system with low proficiency rates on state tests in the elementary and middle grades, a generally affordable housing stock, and a student population that is predominantly Black with significant white representation. Families considering this district will want to inquire directly about high school outcomes, available programs, and the specific supports offered at each school, as much of that information was not reflected in the records examined here.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,322

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 64%

White 32%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

17%

42%

Gr 4

17%

45%

Gr 5

18%

41%

Gr 6

15%

35%

Gr 7

22%

52%

Gr 8

22%

45%

Gr 38

18%

43%

Math

Gr 3

14%

30%

Gr 4

16%

46%

Gr 5

39%

Gr 6

38%

Gr 7

16%

Gr 8

Gr 38

30%

Science

Gr 3

21%

Gr 4

27%

Gr 5

14%

55%

Gr 6

19%

Gr 7

11%

25%

Gr 8

14%

45%

Gr 38

10%

32%

Social studies

Gr 3

21%

Gr 4

18%

Gr 5

12%

35%

Gr 6

19%

Gr 7

16%

20%

Gr 8

12%

33%

Gr 38

10%

24%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Morehouse Magnet School

Bastrop High School

Morehouse Elementary School

Delta Elementary School

Beekman Charter School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

13%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

23%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

15%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

13%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$103,060

Year-over-year change-3.9%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$67K to $231K

vs. state typical0.48x

vs. national typical0.28x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
71220	Bastrop	$87K	-4.1%	46.6%
71261	Mer Rouge	$89K	-7.6%	17.4%
71264	Oak Ridge	$179K	+0.8%	11.3%
71223	Bonita	$67K	-3.8%	6.4%
71229	Collinston	$154K	-0.3%	6.3%
71280	Sterlington	$231K	+0.9%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$520/mo

Home price / national median income1.2x

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)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.