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Best Schools in 70462, LA
70462, LA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,607 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 70462 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70462, LA
The top high schools in 70462, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Ponchatoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70462, LA
The top middle schools in 70462, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
2. Ponchatoula Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Martha Vinyard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70462, LA
The top elementary schools in 70462, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeastern La University Lab School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 269 Students
2. Springfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students
3. D.c. Reeves Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 678 Students
4. Perrin Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 455 Students
5. Tucker Memorial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70462, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70462, LA has a total population of 5,383 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70462, 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 70462, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70462, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70462, 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 70462, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70462, LA
How many schools are in 70462, LA?
70462, LA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,607 students in total.
How do schools in 70462 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 70462 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 70462 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70462?
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: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations