Best High Schools in 70072, LA

70072, LA has 7 high schools with 4,033 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 70072 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 70072 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. Fisher Middle/high School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 497 Students

3. L.w. Higgins High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students

4. John Ehret High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students

Best Middle Schools in 70072, LA

70072, LA has 5 middle schools with 2,510 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 70072 score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 70072 don't meet expectations.

1. L.h. Marrero Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students

2. Stella Worley Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 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 70072, LA

70072, LA has 11 elementary schools with 5,087 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 70072 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 70072 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. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

3. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students

4. Allen Ellender School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 678 Students

5. Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

6. Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 689 Students

7. Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

8. Estelle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 709 Students

9. Lincoln School For The Arts

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 457 Students

10. Harry S Truman School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 541 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 70072, LA

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

Community Factors

70072, LA has a total population of 56,915 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 70072, LA

11,630

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70072, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

41.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

36.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70072, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70072, LA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,565 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 70072, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • 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
70113, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70118, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
70094, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70125, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
70163, LA

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