Best Schools in 70661, LA
70661, LA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,186 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 70661 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70661, LA
The top high schools in 70661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dequincy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Vinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70661, LA
The top middle schools in 70661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dequincy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Vinton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70661, LA
The top elementary schools in 70661, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dequincy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 216 Students
2. Vinton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
3. Dequincy Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calcasieu Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 260 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70661, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70661, LA has a total population of 2,171 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70661, 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 70661, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70661, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70661, 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 70661, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70661, LA
How many schools are in 70661, LA?
70661, LA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,186 students in total.
How do schools in 70661 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 70661 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 70661 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70661?
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: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations