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Best Schools in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA has 7 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,150 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Lower 9th Ward exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
The top high schools in Lower 9th Ward, 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
Best Middle Schools in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
The top middle schools in Lower 9th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrew Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
The top elementary schools in Lower 9th Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arabi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
2. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA has a total population of 5,122 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, 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 Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, 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 Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA
How many schools are in Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA?
Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,150 students in total.
How do schools in Lower 9th Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lower 9th Ward score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Lower 9th Ward exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower 9th Ward?
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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