Best Schools in 70508, LA
70508, LA has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,211 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 70508 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70508, LA
The top high schools in 70508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1910 Students
2. O. Comeaux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1098 Students
3. St. Martinville Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Northside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70508, LA
The top middle schools in 70508, 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. Broussard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
4. St. Martinville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
5. Paul Breaux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70508, LA
The top elementary schools in 70508, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1332 Students
2. Ernest Gallet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
3. Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
4. Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
5. St. Martinville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
6. Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 328 Students
7. Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Martin Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70508, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70508, LA has a total population of 40,591 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70508, 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 70508, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70508, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70508, 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 70508, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70508, LA
How many schools are in 70508, LA?
70508, LA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,211 students in total.
How do schools in 70508 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 70508 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 70508 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70508?
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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