Summary:
In zip code 70001 (Metairie, LA), there are three elementary schools serving grades PK-5 (with one serving PK-8) within the Jefferson Parish school district, where families can choose between Phoebe Hearst School, Joseph C. Moscona School, and Bridgedale Elementary School.
Bridgedale Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the area, ranking in the 42nd percentile statewide and leading in math (57% proficiency) and social studies (54% proficiency). Most impressively, despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (70.47%), Bridgedale boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at just 10.0%—far below the district average of 21.5%. Joseph C. Moscona School excels in preparing students for high school, achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I and English I end-of-course exams, and it has the highest overall English Language Arts (ELA) score (62%) among the three schools. However, Moscona shows a concerning "middle school cliff" where 6th-grade math drops to 36% and 8th-grade math falls to 33%. Phoebe Hearst School is the most improved, jumping from the 26th to the 31st percentile over two years, and it has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (18.0%) among the three schools.
All three schools are rated with 2 stars by the district and underperform the state averages in both math and ELA, with none meeting the state's 62% math or 70% ELA benchmarks. Social studies is a particular weakness for Phoebe Hearst and Moscona (both at 43% proficiency), while Bridgedale nearly matches the state average. Despite having small class sizes (student-teacher ratios between 12.1 and 13.7), the schools face systemic challenges that prevent top-tier performance, making Bridgedale's strong attendance and academic consistency the most notable bright spot for parents in this area.
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