Summary:
Zip code 70310 is home to a single school, The MAX Charter School, a small public charter elementary school serving grades 1 through 8 with 100 students, operating as its own district, The MAX Charter School.
The MAX Charter School presents a paradox: it has structural advantages like a very low student-teacher ratio of 9:1 and lower-than-average chronic absenteeism (15.8% vs. 22.5% state), yet its academic performance is among the lowest in Louisiana. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for three consecutive years and ranks in the bottom 5% of all state schools (4th percentile in 2025-2026). Overall proficiency rates are well below state averages: 41% in English Language Arts (ELA) versus 70% statewide, approximately 22% in math versus 64%, and just 18% in social studies versus 55%. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 67% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these challenges, there is one remarkable bright spot: in 5th Grade ELA for the 2025-2026 school year, 78% of students were proficient, exceeding the state average of 73%. This outlier suggests a potentially exceptional teacher or intervention in that specific grade and subject. However, this success is not replicated elsewhere, and math scores show inconsistency, with 7th Grade math proficiency dropping from 33% to 6% between cohorts. Social studies is a critical weakness, with only 7% proficiency in 3rd and 6th grades. The school's consistent bottom-tier ranking and declining state percentile indicate it is not making meaningful progress relative to other Louisiana schools, making it a school that requires significant support and targeted improvement efforts.
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