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Best Schools in 70601, LA
70601, LA has 27 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,298 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 70601 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70601, LA
The top high schools in 70601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alfred M. Barbe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
2. Westlake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
3. Lagrange High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
4. Washington/marion Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70601, LA
The top middle schools in 70601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S. P. Arnett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
2. S. J. Welsh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1107 Students
3. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
4. Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70601, LA
The top elementary schools in 70601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
2. Prien Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students
3. Western Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
4. T. H. Watkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 199 Students
5. Combre-fondel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
6. College Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
7. Henry Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
8. Pearl Watson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
9. Barbe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70601, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70601, LA has a total population of 34,570 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70601, 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 70601, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70601, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70601, 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 70601, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70601, LA
How many schools are in 70601, LA?
70601, LA has 27 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,298 students in total.
How do schools in 70601 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 70601 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 70601 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70601?
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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