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Best Schools in 70040, LA
70040, LA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,165 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 70040 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70040, LA
The top high schools in 70040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
2. Chalmette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70040, LA
The top middle schools in 70040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students
2. St. Bernard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70040, LA
The top elementary schools in 70040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 579 Students
2. J.f. Gauthier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
3. Belle Chasse Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70040, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70040, LA has a total population of 1,150 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70040, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70040, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70040, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70040, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 70040, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70040, LA
How many schools are in 70040, LA?
70040, LA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,165 students in total.
How do schools in 70040 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 70040 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 70040 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70040?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations