Best Schools in 70506, LA
70506, LA has 21 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,721 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 70506 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70506, LA
The top high schools in 70506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1852 Students
2. Jcfa Lafayette
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jcfa Lafayette • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
3. Acadiana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
4. Early College Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70506, LA
The top middle schools in 70506, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgar Martin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. L.j. Alleman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 952 Students
3. Judice Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
4. Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
5. Acadian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
6. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70506, LA
The top elementary schools in 70506, 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. Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
4. Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
5. J. Wallace James Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 939 Students
6. Charles M. Burke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
7. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
8. S.j. Montgomery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
9. J.w. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
10. Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70506, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70506, LA has a total population of 39,371 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70506, 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 70506, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70506, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70506, 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 70506, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70506, LA
How many schools are in 70506, LA?
70506, LA has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,721 students in total.
How do schools in 70506 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 70506 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 70506 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70506?
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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