Best High Schools in 70520, LA

70520, LA has 3 high schools with 2,642 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 70520 score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 70520 don't meet expectations.

1. Carencro High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students

2. Beau Chene High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students

3. Northside High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students

Best Middle Schools in 70520, LA

70520, LA has 4 middle schools with 2,003 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 70520 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 70520 don't meet expectations.

1. Scott Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students

2. Carencro Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 665 Students

3. Sunset Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

4. Acadian Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 70520, LA

70520, LA has 6 elementary schools with 3,573 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 70520 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 70520 don't meet expectations.

1. J. Wallace James Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 939 Students

2. Ossun Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

3. Carencro Heights Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 711 Students

4. Evangeline Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students

5. Cankton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students

6. Carencro Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carencro Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 70520, LA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

70520, LA has a total population of 20,380 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 70520, LA

8,218

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70520, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

25.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70520, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70520, LA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,882 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 70520, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70541, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
70501, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70506, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
70512, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70525, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
70517, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
70578, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations