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Best Schools in 70805, LA
70805, LA has 24 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,537 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in 70805 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70805, LA
The top high schools in 70805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotlandville Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 903 Students
2. Belaire High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
3. Istrouma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 662 Students
4. Tara High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
5. Arlington Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 100 Students
6. Glen Oaks Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70805, LA
The top middle schools in 70805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitol Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
2. Park Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70805, LA
The top elementary schools in 70805, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Inspire Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 566 Students
2. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
3. Park Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
4. Capitol Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
5. Villa Del Rey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
6. Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin Luther King Jr Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 85 Students
7. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
8. Progress Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
9. Merrydale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
10. Crestworth Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70805, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70805, LA has a total population of 26,028 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70805, 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 70805, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
67.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70805, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70805, 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 70805, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70805, LA
How many schools are in 70805, LA?
70805, LA has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,537 students in total.
How do schools in 70805 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 70805 score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in 70805 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70805?
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: 20%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations