Best Public Schools in Zip Code 70006

Summary:

The 70006 zip code in Louisiana has only one school, Alice Birney Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023 out of a possible 5-star rating. Compared to the Jefferson Parish district and the state of Louisiana, Alice Birney Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA).

In the 2024-2025 school year, Alice Birney Elementary School's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and ELA are generally lower than the Jefferson Parish and Louisiana state averages. For example, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades is 56%, compared to 52% for Jefferson Parish and 60% for the state. In ELA, the school's proficiency rate for all grades is 61%, compared to 62% for Jefferson Parish and 70% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.95% in the 2023-2024 school year.

The declining performance of Alice Birney Elementary School, as evidenced by its drop in SchoolDigger ratings, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to this decline, such as changes in curriculum, teaching quality, or student demographics, could help identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and ELA, which are consistently lower than the district and state averages, indicate potential achievement gaps that need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support programs.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)				LEAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Alice Birney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4829 Hastings Street	Metairie	70006	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 885-1054	579	50	11.6	63.9%	74 (12.8%)	73 (12.6%)	393 (67.9%)	27 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	38.8	427^th of 666 public elementary schools	35.9%		36.2	459^th of 675 public elementary schools	32.0%	32	63.0	55.0	46.0	56.0	59.0	69.0	55.0	61.0	$17,507

Cities Near Zip Code 70006

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Metairie	0.05 mi	19	166^th
Kenner	1.95 mi	10	188^th
Jefferson	3.76 mi	6	152^nd
River Ridge	4.84 mi	1	187^th
Harahan	5.24 mi	1	159^th

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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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