Best Schools in 71203, LA
71203, LA has 27 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,594 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 71203 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71203, LA
The top high schools in 71203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
2. Neville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1121 Students
3. Ouachita Parish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1191 Students
4. Richwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 506 Students
5. Union Parish High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 745 Students
6. Carroll High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71203, LA
The top middle schools in 71203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
2. Neville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
3. East Ouachita Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
4. Ouachita Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
5. Richwood Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
6. Carroll Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 335 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71203, LA
The top elementary schools in 71203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 820 Students
2. Sallie Humble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 599 Students
3. Swartz Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
4. Cypress Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 451 Students
5. Lakeshore School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
6. Jack Hayes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
7. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students
8. Union Parish Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
9. Shady Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
10. Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
City Of Monroe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71203, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71203, LA has a total population of 38,415 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71203, 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 71203, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71203, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71203, 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 71203, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71203, LA
How many schools are in 71203, LA?
71203, LA has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,594 students in total.
How do schools in 71203 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 71203 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 71203 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71203?
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: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations