For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,445 students in 70003, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA are Rudolph Matas School, Bissonet Plaza School and John Q. Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70003 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70003, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70003, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
T.h. Harris Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
911 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0867
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0867
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA include Rudolph Matas School, Bissonet Plaza School and John Q. Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70003?
4 public middle schools are located in 70003.
What is the racial composition of students in 70003?
70003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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