The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Valverda Elementary School
Valverda Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, part of the Pointe Coupee Parish school system. Though the school’s street address places it within the town of Maringouin, the town itself sits in neighboring Iberville Parish; the school draws its students from the surrounding rural area. Maringouin is a small, quiet farming community with a population that has declined steadily over several decades, described as a place of open pastures, large live oaks, and bayou access. The town has no walkable commercial core, and most residents likely commute to larger communities such as Baton Rouge for work. Housing is affordable relative to the region, and the area remains primarily residential and agricultural.
The school enrolls a moderate-sized student body for an elementary school spanning seven grade levels. White students make up a majority, with a substantial Black student population and a smaller Hispanic presence. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a signal that economic need is widespread among the families served. Data on special education identification and English learner status was not available, so parents wanting a full picture of available supports may wish to ask the school directly.
State assessment results from the LEAP 2025 tests, covering grades three through six, show proficiency rates that are modest across all subjects. In English language arts, just under half of tested students scored at the proficient level or above. In mathematics, about one in three met that bar. Science and social studies rates were lower, with roughly one in five and one in four proficient, respectively. Participation was complete, so these results reflect nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. Only a single year of testing data was reported, making it impossible to assess trend. A parent may want to look into where the school is focusing its instructional improvement efforts, particularly in math and science.
Because Pointe Coupee Parish is a single-district parish—it operates only one school system—there is no meaningful comparison to other local districts for academic performance. The state-level context is the only available benchmark.
No data was available on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access. For a school that ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the elementary grade band means that advanced course offerings like AP or dual enrollment are not applicable.
The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes to the system’s operations or policies, so readers should not expect any major new initiatives or reorganizations.
Valverda Elementary is a rural, high-poverty school with a largely White and Black student body and academic results that suggest many children are not yet reaching state proficiency standards. The school’s small-town setting and grade span make it a neighborhood-focused option for families in and around Maringouin. A parent considering this school would be wise to discuss with the principal what interventions and supports are in place for students who are below grade level, and how the school is working to raise achievement in the core subjects.
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