Best Schools in 70079, LA
70079, LA has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,580 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 70079 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70079, LA
The top high schools in 70079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destrehan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70079, LA
The top middle schools in 70079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Albert Cammon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70079, LA
The top elementary schools in 70079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 427 Students
3. John James Audubon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 648 Students
4. New Sarpy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70079, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70079, LA has a total population of 2,970 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70079, 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 70079, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70079, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70079, 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 70079, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70079, LA
How many schools are in 70079, LA?
70079, LA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,580 students in total.
How do schools in 70079 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 70079 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 70079 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70079?
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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