Summary:
The seven schools in zip code 70058 (Harvey, LA) serve a diverse range of students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, all within the Jefferson Parish school district, which ranks in the 43rd percentile statewide.
The standout performer in this area is Jefferson RISE Charter School, which achieves the highest graduation rate (93.2%) and lowest dropout rate (0.9%) despite serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, JCFA faces severe challenges with a 38.6% graduation rate, 21.2% dropout rate, and 79.9% chronic absenteeism. Among elementary schools, Laureate Academy Charter School leads with 51% math proficiency and 68% ELA proficiency, while Woodmere School trails at 28% math and 44% ELA. West Jefferson High School sits in the middle with a 64.5% graduation rate, and Woodland West School shows surprising strength in advanced courses, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and English I.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as the most critical issue, with four of seven schools at or above the state average of 22.5%. The two charter schools—Jefferson RISE and Laureate Academy—consistently outperform traditional public schools in their categories, suggesting their educational models are particularly effective in this community. Student-teacher ratios vary dramatically from 11.6:1 at JCFA to 31.2:1 at Laureate Academy, though lower ratios do not guarantee better outcomes. Overall, families in this zip code face a landscape of stark contrasts, where high-performing schools coexist with those requiring significant intervention, making school choice particularly important for academic success.
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