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Best Schools in 70605, LA
70605, LA has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,960 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 70605 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70605, LA
The top high schools in 70605, 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. Lagrange High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70605, LA
The top middle schools in 70605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S. J. Welsh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1107 Students
2. F. K. White Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
3. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70605, LA
The top elementary schools in 70605, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prien Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students
2. A. A. Nelson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
3. St. John Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
4. Dolby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
5. M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 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. Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70605, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70605, LA has a total population of 40,319 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70605, 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 70605, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70605, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70605, 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 70605, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70605, LA
How many schools are in 70605, LA?
70605, LA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,960 students in total.
How do schools in 70605 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 70605 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 70605 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70605?
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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