Summary:
The six public schools in zip code 70791 (Zachary, LA) serve approximately 5,293 students across a unique grade-band structure, from kindergarten through 12th grade, all within the highly-rated Zachary Community School District, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 91st percentile of Louisiana districts.
This district stands out for its specialized grade configuration, which appears to drive strong academic results. Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School (grades 5-6) is the academic powerhouse, posting the highest test scores in Math (83% proficient) and ELA (85% proficient). Northwestern Middle School (grades 7-8) excels in Social Studies, with 79% proficiency—10 points above the district average. Zachary High School (grades 9-12) is the most improved, with a rising state rank, a very low dropout rate (0.5%), and a high graduation rate (94.1%). Rollins Place Elementary (grades 1-2) leads in attendance with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.8%), despite having the highest poverty rate (67.83%). In contrast, Zachary Elementary School (grades 3-4) shows a relative dip, with the lowest test scores in Math (73%), ELA (69%), and Social Studies (60%), and a declining state rank over three years.
A key takeaway is that poverty does not predict performance here. The school with the highest poverty rate (Rollins Place) has the best attendance, while the school with the lowest poverty rate (Zachary High) has the highest chronic absenteeism (15.0%). The district's average chronic absenteeism (11.0%) is excellent compared to the state average (22.5%). Overall, the Northwestern Elementary School (K only) serves as the entry point, and the system's consistent student-teacher ratios (13.0 to 15.6) support small class sizes, making this a top-performing area for families seeking strong academic outcomes and effective school management.
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