Summary:
The 70072 zip code area of Marrero, Louisiana is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. This diverse set of schools serves a wide range of students, with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the area is Fisher Middle/High School, which ranks among the top 28 high schools in Louisiana and boasts exceptional performance in math and English language arts. Another high-performing school is Allen Ellender School, an elementary/middle school that ranks in the top 367 elementary schools in the state. In contrast, schools like Harry S Truman School and Lincoln School for the Arts struggle to meet state and district averages in academic proficiency.
The data reveals a significant disparity in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools in the 70072 zip code. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates, tend to have lower academic performance. This highlights the critical role of school leadership, teacher quality, and access to resources in driving student outcomes. The data provides an opportunity for the Jefferson Parish district and the local community to identify the struggling schools and implement targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the area.
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