GARYVILLE/MT. AIRY MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHL.

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. John the Baptist Parish school district, located in Garyville, LA with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School is a public school located in Garyville, Louisiana, serving students in the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a specialized curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating these technical subjects into daily learning, preparing students for advanced academic paths and future careers in scientific fields.

The school is deeply rooted in the local Garyville and Mt. Airy communities, providing a structured educational environment that focuses on both academic rigor and character development. By leveraging a magnet program model, the school draws students who are interested in deeper exploration of math and science concepts beyond the standard curriculum. Through a combination of focused instruction and community-oriented support, the institution strives to improve student achievement and provide a competitive educational foundation within the St. John the Baptist Parish school system.

For more information, contact Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. at (985) 535-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
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GARYVILLE/MT. AIRY MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHL. is a public Title I school in Garyville, LA with about 377 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
377
Teachers:
25.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 377 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARYVILLE/MT. AIRY MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHL. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.1%
White
9.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.