Best High Schools in Merrydale, LA

Merrydale, LA has 2 high schools with 1,887 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 Merrydale score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrydale meet expectations.

1. Liberty High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students

2. Glen Oaks Senior High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merrydale, LA

Merrydale, LA has 4 middle schools with 1,615 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 Merrydale score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 10% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrydale exceed expectations.

1. Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students

2. Park Forest Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

3. Capitol Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merrydale, LA

Merrydale, LA has 5 elementary schools with 1,820 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 Merrydale score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrydale meet expectations.

1. Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

2. Belfair Montessori School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 264 Students

3. Park Forest Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students

4. Glen Oaks Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

5. Lanier Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lanier Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 7 • 193 Students

6. Merrydale Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merrydale, LA

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

Community Factors

Merrydale, LA has a total population of 9,227 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merrydale, LA

5,322

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrydale, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

39.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrydale, LA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,923 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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