Best High Schools in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales, LA has 4 high schools with 7,178 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gonzales score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gonzales greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dutchtown High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2643 Students

2. St. Amant High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2411 Students

3. East Ascension High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales, LA has 6 middle schools with 4,471 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gonzales score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gonzales exceed expectations.

1. Dutchtown Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

2. St. Amant Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

3. Galvez Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

4. Central Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

5. Gonzales Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales, LA has 12 elementary schools with 6,690 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gonzales score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gonzales exceed expectations.

1. Dutchtown Primary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students

2. Spanish Lake Primary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students

3. Galvez Primary School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students

4. Lake Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 926 Students

5. St. Amant Primary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students

6. Central Primary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students

7. Duplessis Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students

8. Sorrento Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 627 Students

9. Pecan Grove Primary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students

10. Gonzales Primary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ascension Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gonzales, LA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gonzales, LA has a total population of 43,782 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gonzales, LA

18,339

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gonzales, LA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gonzales, LA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gonzales, LA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,994 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gonzales, LA Internet Health Assessment.

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