The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in New Iberia, the parish seat of Iberia Parish. The school is a regular public school within the Iberia Parish school system. Enrollment is roughly the size of a mid-sized elementary, and the student body is predominantly Black, with a much smaller share of white students and a small number of students of two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context.
The most direct picture of the school’s academic performance comes from the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments, which students in grades three through six take. On the most recent state tests, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was modest in English language arts and lower in math. Proficient rates in science and social studies were also low. The school’s participation rate on these tests was high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. Only a single year of state test data was available for this school, so there is no trend line to compare against previous performance.
For a family trying to get a sense of this school, the low proficiency rates across every tested subject stand out. They suggest that a large portion of the student body is performing below grade-level expectations in core academics. A parent considering this school would want to look into what academic supports and interventions are available, such as tutoring, small-group instruction, or programs for students who are behind. The school does not report data on special education identification rates or English learner services, so it is not possible to see from the available information how those populations are served here.
The school is located in New Iberia, a city that has seen a steady population decline over recent decades. The local economy has deep roots in agriculture, particularly sugar cane, and food-production heritage tied to brands like Tabasco. Driving around town, a resident would pass a historic downtown commercial district along Bayou Teche, the Iberia Parish courthouse, and a mix of older residential and small-business areas. Housing in the area is considerably less expensive than the national median, and rents are also lower, making homeownership more attainable for many households compared to pricier parts of the country.
The Iberia Parish district did not have recent, parent-relevant changes surfaced in public reporting, so there is no major district initiative or policy shift to note that would directly affect this school’s trajectory.
Because Johnston Hopkins only serves through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That metric simply does not apply here. The school comparison tool was unable to place this school’s proficiency results relative to other districts in Iberia Parish because the cohort of comparable districts was too small for a meaningful comparison.
What a family gets here is a school that reflects the economic challenges of its community. The student body is overwhelmingly low-income, and academic results are weak across the board. For a parent weighing options, the central question is what the school is doing to lift those outcomes and whether those efforts match what their child needs.
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