For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,724 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 (2025)
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 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
70003, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Gr: 5-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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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