The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, in the unincorporated community of Terrytown, serves students from Pre-K through eighth grade. It is a regular public school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Terrytown, founded as a planned suburban community in the New Orleans metropolitan area, remains a residential area with a mix of subdivisions and commercial development, including Oakwood Center, a major shopping mall. The community has a high population density and a network of public schools, though it lacks a traditional downtown core; high school students are zoned to West Jefferson High School in the neighboring community of Harvey.
The school has a large enrollment for its Pre-K to 8 grade band, and its student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black population and a smaller share of white and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on special populations, such as students with disabilities or English learners, was not available in the source materials.
On the 2024-25 LEAP 2025 assessments, the school’s proficiency rates in math, English language arts, science, and social studies were all well below the state average. The strongest performance was in math, where roughly a third of students scored at the proficient level. In English language arts, the rate was slightly lower. Science and social studies showed even lower proficiency, with fewer than a quarter of students reaching the proficient bar. Participation rates were high across all tested subjects. These results represent a single year of testing data, so no trend line or change over time could be established.
Jefferson Parish Public School System has undergone significant recent changes. A school consolidation plan, approved in 2023, has involved closures, mergers, and redrawn attendance zones across the parish. The district has also implemented budget cuts for the 2024-2025 school year, citing declining enrollment and funding shortfalls, which have included reductions in central office staff and transportation services. On the academic side, the district adopted a new evidence-based reading curriculum beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, and has received a federal grant to enhance STEM education. These district-level updates, particularly the rezoning and consolidation, are directly relevant to any family considering enrollment at Geraldine Boudreaux, as they could affect school assignments and transportation.
The housing market in the area has seen appreciation, with home values trending upward. The cost of renting and the estimated monthly mortgage payment are both in a moderate range relative to national benchmarks, and the area is more affordable than the national average. This fits the community’s original marketing as a low-cost option for families.
Geraldine Boudreaux serves as a neighborhood elementary and middle school in a changing district. The school’s academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is a soft spot that a parent would want to look into further with the school. The district’s consolidation and budget challenges add a layer of uncertainty about future school assignments and resources. The school is part of a large parish system where broader structural pressures are shaping the educational landscape. For a family, the choice here would likely hinge on the specific programs and supports the school offers for literacy and STEM, areas where the district has made recent investments, and on how the ongoing consolidation affects their particular attendance zone.
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