For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 797 students in 70443, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70443, LA are Independence High Magnet and Independence Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70443 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70443, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70443, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Second Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70443, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70443, LA include Independence High Magnet and Independence Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in 70443?
2 public middle schools are located in 70443.
What is the racial composition of students in 70443?
70443 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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