Summary:
The 11 public schools in zip code 70769 (Prairieville, LA) serve approximately 8,354 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the highly-rated Ascension Parish school district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide.
This area is a powerhouse of academic performance, with several schools ranking among the best in Louisiana. Bullion Primary School and Prairieville Primary School are the standout elementary schools, ranking in the 98th and 97th percentiles statewide, respectively. Bullion Primary is particularly exceptional, achieving a perfect 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate and the highest math proficiency (92%) in the area. For middle school, Bluff Middle School leads the way, ranking 16th out of 452 schools in Louisiana (96th percentile) with top scores in math (91%) and ELA (92%). The sole high school, Prairieville High School, also performs exceptionally well, ranking 24th out of 325 high schools (93rd percentile) and maintaining a very low dropout rate of 1.2%. However, performance is not uniform. Sugar Mill Primary and Lakeside Primary School face the greatest challenges, with the lowest academic scores and highest chronic absenteeism rates (11.7%) in the zip code.
Overall, the schools in 70769 significantly outperform state averages in math (83.5% vs. 62%), ELA (86.8% vs. 70%), and social studies (78.1% vs. 55%). A key trend is the visible achievement gap tied to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, like Lakeside Primary (61.65%) and Galvez Middle (55.88%), tend to have lower test scores. Additionally, a notable drop in 8th-grade math proficiency at Prairieville Middle School and Galvez Middle School suggests that advanced math concepts present a hurdle for many students. Despite these challenges, the district's low dropout rates and strong overall performance make this an excellent area for families seeking high-quality public education.
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