Best Schools in Melder, LA
Melder, LA has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,392 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Melder exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Melder, LA
The top high schools in Melder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexandria Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
2. Rapides High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Melder, LA
The top elementary schools in Melder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caroline Dormon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
2. Forest Hill Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapides Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Melder, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Melder, LA has a total population of 183 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Melder, 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 Melder, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Melder, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Melder, 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 Melder, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Melder, LA
How many schools are in Melder, LA?
Melder, LA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,392 students in total.
How do schools in Melder perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Melder score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Melder exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Melder?
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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