Summary:
The ten schools in Marrero, Louisiana's zip code 70072, all part of the Jefferson Parish school district, serve a predominantly elementary-aged population with six elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, totaling approximately 7,814 students and facing significant economic challenges as every school reports a free/reduced lunch rate above 60%.
Fisher Middle/High School is the standout performer, earning 4-5 star ratings with exceptional test scores—85% proficient in English II and 78% in U.S. History—far exceeding district and state averages, plus a low 1.0% dropout rate. In contrast, L.W. Higgins High School struggles with a 1-star rating, a 72% graduation rate, and a catastrophic 58.2% chronic absenteeism rate. Among elementary schools, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School and Allen Ellender School are top performers with 3-star ratings and low absenteeism (around 12.5%), while Harry S Truman School and Estelle School are the most challenged, earning 0-star ratings with proficiency rates 20-30 points below district averages.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as the defining challenge, strongly correlating with poor performance: the three worst-affected schools—L.W. Higgins (58.2%), John Ehret High School (38.2%), and Harry S Truman (37.6%)—are also the lowest-achieving. However, economic disadvantage is not destiny, as Congetta Trippe Janet (68.43% free/reduced lunch) and Allen Ellender (74.55%) prove that effective practices can overcome poverty. The only dedicated middle school, L.H. Marrero Middle School, is a 1-star school with low math proficiency, suggesting students may enter high school underprepared, contributing to the struggles at John Ehret and L.W. Higgins.
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