Best High Schools in Hester, LA

Hester, LA has 2 high schools with 1,677 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 Hester score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hester don't meet expectations.

1. Lutcher High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1043 Students

2. St. James High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hester, LA

Hester, LA has 0 middle schools with 0 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 Hester score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of N/A% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hester N/A.

1. Sixth Ward Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. James Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 290 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hester, LA

Hester, LA has 2 elementary schools with 1,064 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 Hester score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hester exceed expectations.

1. Paulina Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 774 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hester, LA

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

Community Factors

Hester, LA has a total population of 489 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hester, LA

2,741

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hester, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hester, LA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Hester, LA

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Grand Point, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Paulina, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Vacherie, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lutcher, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gramercy, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Vacherie, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
St. James, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Romeville, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Convent, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wallace, LA

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations