Best Public Schools in Zip Code 70813


Summary:

The 70813 zip code area in Louisiana is home to two alternative schools, Southern University Lab School and Southern University Laboratory Virtual School, both part of the Southern University Lab School district. While the schools share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct differences in their student populations and academic performance.

Racially, the schools differ significantly, with Southern University Lab School serving a predominantly African American student body (98.87%), while Southern University Laboratory Virtual School has a more diverse racial makeup, with 42.78% White, 43.8% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. Both schools, however, have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they serve economically disadvantaged communities.

Academically, the schools face similar challenges in mathematics, with both performing below the state average in proficiency. However, they excel in English Language Arts, with both schools outperforming the state average, particularly at the upper grade levels. The virtual school, in particular, achieves notably high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, suggesting the virtual learning model may be effective for some students in this area. Overall, the data highlights the unique challenges and opportunities faced by these alternative schools, and continued monitoring and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the academic disparities and support the diverse student populations.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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