Best Schools in Ama, LA
Ama, LA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,370 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Ama don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ama, LA
The top high schools in Ama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destrehan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
2. Hahnville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
3. L.w. Higgins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ama, LA
The top middle schools in Ama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert Cammon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
2. R.k. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ama, LA
The top elementary schools in Ama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 565 Students
2. St. Rose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
3. Luling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students
4. Lucille Cherbonnier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
5. Mimosa Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 542 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ama, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ama, LA has a total population of 1,314 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ama, 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 Ama, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ama, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ama, 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 Ama, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ama, LA
How many schools are in Ama, LA?
Ama, LA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,370 students in total.
How do schools in Ama perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Ama score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Ama don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ama?
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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