Best Schools in 70556, LA
70556, LA has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,562 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 70556 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70556, LA
The top high schools in 70556, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acadia Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Jennings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70556, LA
The top elementary schools in 70556, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mermentau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acadia Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 146 Students
2. Estherwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acadia Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 220 Students
3. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1029 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70556, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70556, LA has a total population of 416 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70556, 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 70556, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70556, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70556, 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 70556, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70556, LA
How many schools are in 70556, LA?
70556, LA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,562 students in total.
How do schools in 70556 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 70556 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 70556 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70556?
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: 62%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations