Summary:
The 70503 zip code in Lafayette, Louisiana, is home to four high-performing public schools—two elementary schools and two middle schools—all part of the highly rated Lafayette Parish school district, which ranks in the 77th percentile statewide.
L.J. Alleman Middle School is the standout in the area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 88th percentile for 2025-2026. It leads the zip code with the highest test scores—86% proficiency in both Math and ELA—and the lowest dropout rate at just 0.5%, all while maintaining a larger student-teacher ratio of 20.3. In contrast, Edgar Martin Middle School also performs above district and state averages but lags behind L.J. Alleman, particularly in 8th-grade Math (60% vs. 87% proficiency). Among elementary schools, Woodvale Elementary School is on a clear upward trajectory, jumping from the 86th to the 91st percentile in two years and earning a 5-star rating. Its 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 93% is the highest single subject score in the entire dataset. Broadmoor Elementary School is also strong, with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 12.4%—far below the district average of 24%.
All four schools significantly outperform district and state averages in Math, ELA, and Social Studies, and all have chronic absenteeism rates well below the state average of 22.5%. A key takeaway is that high performance does not require low poverty; Woodvale Elementary achieves top scores despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate (54.48%) in the area. Meanwhile, L.J. Alleman’s efficiency with larger class sizes suggests a highly effective instructional model. For parents, this zip code offers excellent school options, with Woodvale showing the most improvement and L.J. Alleman providing consistent, top-tier middle school education.
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