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Best Schools in 70806, LA
70806, LA has 30 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,438 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 70806 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70806, LA
The top high schools in 70806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baton Rouge Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
2. Collegiate Baton Rouge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collegiate Baton Rouge • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
3. Mckinley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
4. Broadmoor Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 918 Students
5. Istrouma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 662 Students
6. Tara High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70806, LA
The top middle schools in 70806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Capitol Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70806, LA
The top elementary schools in 70806, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 464 Students
2. Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
3. Lasalle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
4. Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 666 Students
5. Bernard Terrace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
6. The Dufrocq School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
7. Broadmoor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 597 Students
8. Villa Del Rey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
9. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
10. Claiborne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70806, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70806, LA has a total population of 29,465 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70806, 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 70806, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70806, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70806, 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 70806, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70806, LA
How many schools are in 70806, LA?
70806, LA has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,438 students in total.
How do schools in 70806 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 70806 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 70806 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70806?
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: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations