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Best Schools in 70647, LA
70647, LA has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,900 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 70647 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70647, LA
The top high schools in 70647, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sam Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1216 Students
2. Iowa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1096 Students
3. Lagrange High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 907 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70647, LA
The top middle schools in 70647, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moss Bluff Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 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 70647, LA
The top elementary schools in 70647, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
2. Moss Bluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 973 Students
3. Gillis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
4. J. I. Watson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
5. Fenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Davis Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 105 Students
6. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70647, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70647, LA has a total population of 12,224 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70647, 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 70647, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70647, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70647, 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 70647, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70647, LA
How many schools are in 70647, LA?
70647, LA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,900 students in total.
How do schools in 70647 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 70647 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 70647 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70647?
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: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations