Top Rankings
Zachary Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,509 students in Zachary Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in Zachary Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,365 Schools
# Students
5,509 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Zachary Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 188 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
3,038 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
55%
42%
# White Students
2,070 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
38%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
218
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
377
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
399
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
407
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
420
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
481
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
384
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
401
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,911 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,428
$15,797
Spending / Student
$12,911
$15,107
Best Zachary Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zachary High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #22.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Grades: 3-4
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Grades: 5-6
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Grades: K
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Grades: 1-2
| 803 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Rollins Road Extension
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Grades: PK
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,509 students.
What is the rank of Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District is ranked #11 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary Community School District?
55% of Zachary Community School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zachary Community School District?
Zachary Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Zachary Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,911 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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