Best Schools in 70737, LA
70737, LA has 23 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 18,904 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 70737 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70737, LA
The top high schools in 70737, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dutchtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2643 Students
2. St. Amant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2411 Students
3. East Ascension High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70737, LA
The top middle schools in 70737, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dutchtown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
2. Galvez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. St. Amant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
4. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
5. Gonzales Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70737, LA
The top elementary schools in 70737, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spanish Lake Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
2. Dutchtown Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
3. St. Amant Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
4. Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 926 Students
5. Sorrento Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students
6. Lakeside Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 853 Students
7. Pecan Grove Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
8. Sugar Mill Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
9. Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
10. Duplessis Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70737, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70737, LA has a total population of 46,759 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70737, 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 70737, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70737, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70737, 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 70737, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70737, LA
How many schools are in 70737, LA?
70737, LA has 23 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 18,904 students in total.
How do schools in 70737 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 70737 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 70737 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70737?
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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