Best Schools in Chalmette, LA
Chalmette, LA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,426 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Chalmette don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chalmette, LA
The top high schools in Chalmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chalmette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
2. C.f. Rowley Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 275 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chalmette, LA
The top middle schools in Chalmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. N.p. Trist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Andrew Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chalmette, LA
The top elementary schools in Chalmette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
2. Lacoste Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
3. Arabi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
4. Chalmette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
5. Arlene Meraux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Our Lady Of Prompt Succor School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Prompt Succor School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chalmette, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chalmette, LA has a total population of 21,596 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chalmette, 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 Chalmette, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chalmette, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chalmette, 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 Chalmette, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chalmette, LA
How many schools are in Chalmette, LA?
Chalmette, LA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,426 students in total.
How do schools in Chalmette perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Chalmette score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Chalmette don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chalmette?
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: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Chalmette
6 of 6 schools in Chalmette carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 3F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Chalmette. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.