Best Schools in 70501, LA
70501, LA has 22 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,613 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 70501 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70501, LA
The top high schools in 70501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1388 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
3. Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
4. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70501, LA
The top middle schools in 70501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L.j. Alleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 952 Students
2. Acadian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
3. Paul Breaux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70501, LA
The top elementary schools in 70501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Myrtle Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
2. Woodvale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
3. Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
4. Evangeline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
5. Willow Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 654 Students
6. J.w. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
7. Holy Family Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 241 Students
8. Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
9. Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 328 Students
10. Cathedral-carmel School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cathedral-carmel School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 797 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70501, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70501, LA has a total population of 28,750 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70501, 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 70501, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70501, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70501, 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 70501, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70501, LA
How many schools are in 70501, LA?
70501, LA has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,613 students in total.
How do schools in 70501 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 70501 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 70501 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70501?
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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