The top reported proficiency rate is 98% in Math. The lowest is 95% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Metairie, Louisiana. The school sits within the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which operates schools across the East Bank and West Bank of the parish. Named an Academy for Advanced Studies, the school’s profile suggests an emphasis on rigorous academics, and the available state testing data backs that up emphatically.
On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through five, student proficiency rates reach near-universal levels across every tested subject. In mathematics, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above is extremely high. In English language arts, science, and social studies, the results are similarly strong, with nearly all students meeting that bar. Participation rates were complete, meaning the results reflect the full tested cohort. This is a school where the vast majority of students are performing well above the state’s proficiency standard, and a parent can expect a consistently high-academic environment.
The student body, according to enrollment data, is small for the grade span, with modest class sizes spread across the elementary grades. The socioeconomic picture is distinct: a relatively low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a predominantly higher-income community. Racially, the largest group of students are White, followed by a substantial Asian population, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent who needs those supports should ask the school directly about services.
The surrounding community of Metairie is a suburban and commercial area that developed along the Metairie Ridge and later expanded along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, which now serves as a major retail corridor. Older upscale residential tracts in Old Metairie date to the 1920s and offer a more walkable character, while much of the rest of the area is car-oriented, with commercial nodes like Fat City and Bucktown. The central business district is concentrated near Causeway Boulevard and Lake Pontchartrain. Major employers include the training facilities and headquarters of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, and several television stations have studios there. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are above the state average, and rents are correspondingly high, reflecting a relatively expensive real estate market in this part of Jefferson Parish.
The parent district has been navigating significant changes. A school consolidation plan approved in 2023, following declining enrollment and aging facilities, involves closures, mergers, and redrawing of attendance zones. That plan carries implications for families choosing where to live within the parish, including possible longer commutes. The district also approved budget cuts for the 2024-2025 school year, with reductions in central office staff, transportation, and program eliminations. On the curriculum side, a new evidence-based reading curriculum was adopted beginning in 2023-2024, aligned with a state literacy initiative. Additionally, a federal grant awarded in 2023 is supporting STEM education across the district with technology upgrades and teacher training. These district-level developments may affect Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies directly or indirectly, and a parent may want to ask how the consolidation plan or budget changes specifically influence staffing, programming, or extracurriculars at this school.
Because the school only serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and state testing data covers only the grades that are tested. We looked for comparisons with other schools in Jefferson Parish, but the available data did not allow a proficiency index comparison due to a small cohort. Civil rights data, program offerings, and staffing details were also missing from the information provided. None of those gaps suggest weakness; they simply reflect what was not included in the source data.
In sum, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies offers a high-performing academic pathway for elementary students in a relatively affluent suburban setting. The peer environment is one of strong academic achievement, and the housing market in the area is above the state’s typical cost. Families considering this school should also weigh the district’s ongoing consolidation and budget changes, and should seek out details on special education and English learner services if those are relevant to their child.
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