The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on L.h. Marrero Middle School
L.H. Marrero Middle School serves students in grades six through eight in the Jefferson Parish Public School System on the West Bank of the Mississippi River. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school is located in Marrero, an unincorporated census-designated place that is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area. Marrero is a car-dependent suburban community with a modest commercial sector and a notable civic anchor in the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve, which offers recreational trails through wetlands. The area has experienced a gradual population decline in recent years.
The school enrolls a sizable student body for a middle school. The student population is diverse, with the largest racial or ethnic group being Black students, followed by Hispanic students and then White students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families have lower incomes. Data on the share of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available.
State testing results from the most recent academic year show that proficiency rates across tested subjects were low. In English language arts, about a quarter of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In math, the rate was lower. Science and social studies results were also below the proficiency mark. These results suggest that the majority of students are not yet meeting state benchmarks in core academic subjects. Because only a single year of data was available for this school, it is not possible to determine whether performance is trending upward, downward, or holding steady. A parent considering this school may want to ask what academic interventions and supports are in place, and how the school is working to raise achievement across all tested areas.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism and disciplinary actions were also missing, leaving a gap in understanding the school climate and student attendance patterns.
On the district level, Jefferson Parish Public Schools has undergone notable changes. A school consolidation plan was approved in 2023, involving closures, mergers, and redrawn attendance zones. The district also approved budget cuts in the 2024-2025 school year, including reductions in central office staff and transportation services, citing declining enrollment and state funding shortfalls. At the same time, the district adopted a new evidence-based reading curriculum beginning in the 2023-2024 school year and received a federal grant to enhance STEM education, though the specific impact on L.H. Marrero Middle School is not detailed in available information. These district-level shifts may affect everything from bus routes to program availability at the school level.
Housing in the Marrero area is priced below the national median, with home values and rents that are relatively affordable compared with much of the country. The typical household in the area pays a modest share of income toward rent, and the spread between renting and owning is narrow. This may make the community accessible for families looking for lower-cost options within commuting distance of New Orleans.
For a family evaluating L.H. Marrero Middle School, the central fact is that state test scores are low across the board, and academic achievement is a clear area of concern. The school serves a diverse, largely low-income student body, and it operates within a district that is actively consolidating and cutting costs. A parent would want to investigate what specific programs, tutoring, and academic supports are available, how the school addresses the needs of students who are behind grade level, and whether the district's consolidation plans will affect attendance boundaries or services at this school. Without data on special education, English learner services, or school climate, those are additional areas a family would need to explore directly with the school.
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