Best Schools in 70586, LA

Schools

Students

7,158

Avg actual scores

29%

Avg projected

20%

70586, LA has 14 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,158 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 70586 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

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Best High Schools in 70586, LA

High schools

Students

2,311

Avg actual

25%

Avg projected

16%

Impact

exceed expectations

The top high schools in 70586, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mamou High School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students

2. Northwest High School

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students

3. Ville Platte High School

C-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students

4. North Central High School

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 70586, LA

Elementary schools

Students

4,045

Avg actual

32%

Avg projected

22%

Impact

greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 70586, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Palmetto Elementary School

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 646 Students

8. Ville Platte Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

9. Sacred Heart School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 415 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 70586, LA

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

Community Factors

70586, LA has a total population of 19,300 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 70586, LA

7,158

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70586, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

42.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

9.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70586, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70586, LA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,370 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 70586, LA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 70586, LA

How many schools are in 70586, LA?

70586, LA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,158 students in total.

How do schools in 70586 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 70586 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 70586 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70586?

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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Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 34%
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Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 34%
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Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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Actual: 30%
Projected: 21%
Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations