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Best Schools in 71291, LA
71291, LA has 17 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,940 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 71291 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 71291, LA
The top high schools in 71291, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Ouachita High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1080 Students
2. West Monroe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2189 Students
Best Middle Schools in 71291, LA
The top middle schools in 71291, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
2. Good Hope Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
3. Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
4. Riser Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 71291, LA
The top elementary schools in 71291, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
2. George Welch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
3. Boley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
4. Claiborne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
5. Kiroli Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
6. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
7. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 439 Students
8. Riverbend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 322 Students
9. Calhoun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 519 Students
10. Crosley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ouachita Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 71291, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
71291, LA has a total population of 34,303 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 71291, 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 71291, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 71291, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 71291, 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 71291, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 71291, LA
How many schools are in 71291, LA?
71291, LA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,940 students in total.
How do schools in 71291 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 71291 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 71291 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 71291?
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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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations