For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,148 students in 70056, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA are Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Jefferson Rise Charter School and Livaudais Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70056 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70056, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70056, LA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Livaudais Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Grades: K-8
| 1,194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA include Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Jefferson Rise Charter School and Livaudais Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70056?
4 public middle schools are located in 70056.
What is the racial composition of students in 70056?
70056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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