Summary:
The 70001 zip code area in Louisiana is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse community and face a range of challenges, from high chronic absenteeism rates to serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs.
Among the standout schools in the area is Joseph C Moscona School, which excels in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63% of its students were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the Jefferson Parish (62%) and Louisiana (70%) averages. The school also had strong math performance, with 49-60% proficiency across grade levels. Another strong performer is Bridgedale Elementary School, which had the highest overall math proficiency rates among the elementary schools, with 61% of students proficient or better in math across all grades in 2024-2025, compared to the district and state averages of 52% and 60% respectively.
In contrast, East Jefferson High School had lower proficiency rates across several subject areas, as well as a 83.2% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, which is below the state average. All schools in the data set had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%, which is a concern and likely impacts student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.41% to 55.42%.
Thank you for your feedback!