Best High Schools in Westwego, LA

Westwego, LA has 2 high schools with 1,391 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 Westwego score 87% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westwego greatly exceed expectations.

1. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students

2. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students

Best Middle Schools in Westwego, LA

Westwego, LA has 2 middle schools with 1,159 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 Westwego score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westwego meet expectations.

1. Stella Worley Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Westwego, LA

Westwego, LA has 4 elementary schools with 1,233 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 Westwego score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Westwego exceed expectations.

1. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

2. Joshua Butler Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

3. Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 689 Students

4. Isaac G Joseph Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students

5. Weatherford Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weatherford Academy • Private • Grades KG • 7 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Westwego, LA

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

Community Factors

Westwego, LA has a total population of 8,665 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Westwego, LA

3,783

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westwego, LA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

49.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

43.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westwego, LA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,486 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations