Best Schools in 70072, LA
70072, LA has 24 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,449 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 70072 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70072, LA
The top high schools in 70072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
2. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students
3. Fisher Middle/high School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 497 Students
4. John Ehret High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
5. West Jefferson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1524 Students
6. L.w. Higgins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70072, LA
The top middle schools in 70072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L.h. Marrero Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
2. Stella Worley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70072, LA
The top elementary schools in 70072, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
2. Allen Ellender School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 678 Students
3. Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
4. Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 648 Students
5. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
6. Ella C. Pittman Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
7. Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
8. Lincoln School For The Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 457 Students
9. Harry S Truman School
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 541 Students
10. Concordia Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
Concordia Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 168 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
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 70072, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 70072, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70072, LA
How many schools are in 70072, LA?
70072, LA has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,449 students in total.
How do schools in 70072 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 70072 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 70072 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70072?
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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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations