Summary:
In zip code 70006, there is one elementary school, Alice Birney Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Metairie, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 579 students.
Alice Birney Elementary School is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, which holds a 2-star rating. The school shows a clear academic split: it performs relatively well in English Language Arts (ELA), with 61% of all students proficient, nearly matching the state average of 70% and exceeding the district average of 63%. However, it struggles significantly in Mathematics (48% proficient) and Social Studies (42% proficient), both well below district and state averages. The school's state ranking has declined from the 36th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 29th percentile in 2025-2026, resulting in a 1-star rating. On a positive note, the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5%, both better than district and state averages.
A key takeaway is that despite a favorable school climate with low absenteeism and small class sizes, academic performance in math and social studies is a concern, and the school's overall trajectory is declining. Grade-level performance is inconsistent, with ELA proficiency improving from 56% in 3rd grade to 69% in 5th grade, while math proficiency drops sharply from 55% in 3rd grade to 43% in both 4th and 5th grades. This suggests the school effectively teaches early reading but struggles to maintain math skills in upper elementary grades. For parents, Alice Birney Elementary offers a supportive environment with individual attention, but the declining academic results, particularly in math and social studies, are important factors to consider.
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