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Best Schools in 70131, LA
70131, LA has 12 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,791 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 70131 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70131, LA
The top high schools in 70131, 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. Belle Chasse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
3. Chalmette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
4. Edna Karr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edna Karr High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70131, LA
The top middle schools in 70131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 721 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70131, LA
The top elementary schools in 70131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Chasse Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 579 Students
2. Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 792 Students
3. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
4. Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 705 Students
5. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
6. Belle Chasse Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70131, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70131, LA has a total population of 27,171 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70131, 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 70131, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70131, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70131, 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 70131, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70131, LA
How many schools are in 70131, LA?
70131, LA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,791 students in total.
How do schools in 70131 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 70131 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 70131 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70131?
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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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 28%
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