Summary:
The 70115 zip code of New Orleans, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout performers and others facing challenges.
The Willow School stands out as an exceptional performer, with 99-100% proficiency rates across multiple LEAP assessments, far exceeding the state averages. This alternative school serves grades K-12 and has a relatively low dropout rate of 3.3%. Another high-performing school is Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science, which ranks in the top half of Louisiana elementary schools and has strong proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Walter L. Cohen High School ranks in the bottom 15% of Louisiana high schools and has lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages, though its 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% is respectable.
The schools in the 70115 zip code serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 19.91% at The Willow School to 98.77% at Benjamin Franklin Elementary. Additionally, all three schools for which data is available have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%. These challenges may contribute to the varying academic performance observed across the schools in this area.
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