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Rapides Parish Public Schools
  • ALEXANDRIA, LA
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Rapides Parish Public Schools

#11 in Best School Districts in Louisiana
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Administration
      A
    7. Sports
      A
    8. Food
      B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      C
    Rapides Parish Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in ALEXANDRIA, LA. It has 22,297 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 63% of students are at least proficient in math and 73% in reading.
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    (318) 487-0888
    619 SIXTH STREET
    ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    63%
    Average Graduation Rate
    79%
    Average SAT
    1150
    72 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    1,841 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    22,297
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    72.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $63,756
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.2%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $10,625 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      59%
    • Support Services
      35%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    Rapides Parish
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $49,639
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $845
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $153,600
    National
    $244,900
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