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Best Schools in 70820, LA
70820, LA has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,487 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 70820 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70820, LA
The top high schools in 70820, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thrive Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thrive Academy • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 157 Students
2. Mckinley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
3. Tara High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70820, LA
The top middle schools in 70820, 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. Westdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70820, LA
The top elementary schools in 70820, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wildwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
2. Highland Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
3. Magnolia Woods Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
4. The Emerge School For Autism
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 3 • 51 Students
5. University Terrace Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70820, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70820, LA has a total population of 22,518 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70820, 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 70820, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70820, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70820, 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 70820, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70820, LA
How many schools are in 70820, LA?
70820, LA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,487 students in total.
How do schools in 70820 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 70820 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 70820 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70820?
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: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations