Summary:
The six schools in zip code 70056, serving Pre-K through 8th grade in Terrytown and Gretna, LA, present a mixed educational landscape dominated by elementary schools and one middle school, all operating under either the Jefferson Parish School District or the Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School is the clear standout, earning the area's only 2-star rating and showing remarkable improvement by jumping from the 24th to the 49th percentile. It leads in math (59% proficiency) and ELA (61% proficiency), boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism (10.5%), and has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. In stark contrast, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 13th percentile with the highest economic need (80.83% free/reduced lunch) and the largest class sizes (22.3:1). Livaudais Middle School, the only middle school, struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism (26.1%) and a 3.2% dropout rate, though it achieves 100% proficiency in English I End-of-Course exams for advanced students. Other schools like Terrytown Elementary School (16th percentile) and George Cox Elementary School (36th percentile) show average to below-average performance, while Paul J. Solis Elementary School ranks in the 30th percentile.
A key takeaway is that economic challenges are high across the area, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 58% to 81%, yet Geraldine Boudreaux proves that strong school leadership can overcome these odds. Social Studies is a universal weakness, with an average proficiency of only 41% compared to the state's 55%. Overall, while Geraldine Boudreaux offers a clear success story, most schools in the zip code rank in the bottom third of the state, and trends show stagnation or decline for several, making school choice critical for families.
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