Summary:
In zip code 70085, there is one middle school, St. Bernard Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Saint Bernard, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 319 students.
St. Bernard Middle School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently exceeding both the St. Bernard Parish district and Louisiana state averages in core subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved 67% proficiency in Mathematics (vs. 62% state), 73% in English Language Arts (vs. 70% state), and 58% in Social Studies (vs. 55% state). The school has shown a positive trajectory in its state ranking, moving from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026. It also boasts a very low dropout rate of just 0.8%, significantly better than the state average of 3.1%. However, the school faces a challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29%, which is notably above the district and state averages of 22.5%.
A key takeaway is the school's remarkable year-over-year growth in Mathematics, with proficiency jumping 10 percentage points from 57% to 67% between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Performance varies by grade level; for example, 7th graders excelled in Math (73% proficient) while 6th graders were slightly below the state average. With over 70% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, St. Bernard Middle School is a strong example of a school that is outperforming expectations, suggesting effective instruction and a positive school culture. Reducing chronic absenteeism could further elevate its already impressive results.
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