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Best Schools in 70809, LA
70809, LA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,069 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 70809 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70809, LA
The top high schools in 70809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
2. Tara High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70809, LA
The top middle schools in 70809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glasgow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Woodlawn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
3. Westdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70809, LA
The top elementary schools in 70809, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 718 Students
2. Lasalle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
3. Westminster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
4. Jefferson Terrace Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 744 Students
5. Bethany Christain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethany Christain School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 84 Students
6. Bethany Christian School South Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethany Christian School South Campus • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70809, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70809, LA has a total population of 24,376 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70809, 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 70809, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70809, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70809, 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 70809, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70809, LA
How many schools are in 70809, LA?
70809, LA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,069 students in total.
How do schools in 70809 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 70809 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 70809 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70809?
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: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations