Best Schools in Merrydale, LA
Merrydale, LA has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,846 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in Merrydale exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrydale, LA
The top high schools in Merrydale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belaire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
2. Glen Oaks Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrydale, LA
The top middle schools in Merrydale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrydale, LA
The top elementary schools in Merrydale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students
2. Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Park Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
4. Merrydale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
5. Lanier Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanier Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 193 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
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 Merrydale, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Merrydale, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merrydale, LA
How many schools are in Merrydale, LA?
Merrydale, LA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,846 students in total.
How do schools in Merrydale perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Merrydale score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in Merrydale exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrydale?
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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