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Best Schools in 70817, LA
70817, LA has 16 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,972 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 70817 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70817, LA
The top high schools in 70817, 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 70817, LA
The top middle schools in 70817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodlawn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
2. Southeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70817, LA
The top elementary schools in 70817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 869 Students
2. Shenandoah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
3. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
4. Woodlawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 718 Students
5. Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
6. Wedgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
7. Jefferson Terrace Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 744 Students
8. Crosspoint Baptist Church
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crosspoint Baptist Church • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 92 Students
9. Cross Point Baptist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Point Baptist School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 107 Students
10. Jones Creek Adventist Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones Creek Adventist Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70817, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70817, LA has a total population of 35,025 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70817, 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 70817, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70817, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70817, 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 70817, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70817, LA
How many schools are in 70817, LA?
70817, LA has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,972 students in total.
How do schools in 70817 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 70817 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 70817 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70817?
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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