Summary:
The 70003 zip code area in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. While the overall Jefferson Parish school district is ranked 72 out of 122 districts in the state, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, from exceptional to struggling.
The standout school in the area is Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, an elementary school ranked 3rd out of 730 Louisiana elementary schools with a 5-star rating. This school has exceptional test scores, with 100% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. Another strong performer is Rudolph Matas School, a PK-8 school ranked 303rd out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools with a 3-star rating and strong test scores across all grades.
In contrast, T.H. Harris Middle School struggles with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. The data also reveals a potential correlation between economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the higher-poverty schools generally having lower test scores. Overall, the schools in the 70003 zip code area present a diverse range of academic outcomes, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the Jefferson Parish school district.
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