Best High Schools in 70053, LA

70053, LA has 2 high schools with 1,085 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 70053 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 70053 underperform expectations.

1. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students

2. Young Audiences Charter High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students

Best Middle Schools in 70053, LA

70053, LA has 3 middle schools with 1,333 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 70053 score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 70053 meet expectations.

1. Gretna Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. Livaudais Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students

3. Frederick Douglass Community School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 70053, LA

70053, LA has 8 elementary schools with 3,046 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 70053 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 70053 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students

2. Ruppel Academie Francaise

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students

3. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students

4. Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

5. William Hart Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

6. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students

7. St Cletus Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Cletus Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 361 Students

8. St Anthony School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 70053, LA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

70053, LA has a total population of 16,545 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 70053, LA

6,537

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70053, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

60.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

50.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70053, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70053, LA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,244 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 70053, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 70053, LA

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70056, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70130, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70114, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70058, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70113, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70139, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70163, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70115, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
70112, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
70131, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations