Best High Schools in 70056, LA

70056, LA has 4 high schools with 1,921 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 70056 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 70056 exceed 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. Jefferson Rise Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 716 Students

Best Middle Schools in 70056, LA

70056, LA has 3 middle schools with 1,942 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 70056 score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 70056 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

Best Elementary Schools in 70056, LA

70056, LA has 7 elementary schools with 4,018 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 70056 score 32% 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 70056 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. Paul J. Solis Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students

3. Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 617 Students

4. Terrytown Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

5. George Cox Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students

6. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students

7. Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1194 Students

8. Stepping Stones Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Stepping Stones Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 62 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 70056, LA

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

Community Factors

70056, LA has a total population of 41,465 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 70056, LA

7,881

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70056, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

38.30 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

33.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70056, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70056, LA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,774 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 70056, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70130, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds 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