Summary:
The 70068 zip code area in Louisiana is home to 5 schools, consisting of 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all belonging to the St. John the Baptist Parish district. While the district is ranked 78 out of 122 in the state and has a 2-star rating, the schools in this area show a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions.
The top-performing school in the area is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, which ranks 151 out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school's test scores significantly outpace the district and state averages, with 75% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45% for the district and 59% for the state. In contrast, East St. John Preparatory Academy has the lowest performance, with only 33% of students proficient or better in Mathematics. The data suggests that the magnet school model may be effective in improving educational outcomes in this area.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as East St. John Preparatory Academy at 62.76%, tend to perform worse than their more affluent counterparts, like Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School at 28.25%. However, some schools, like Lake Pontchartrain Elementary, have shown improvement in their statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings over time, suggesting that progress is possible even in more economically disadvantaged areas.
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