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#517 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 40% in state
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
Middle School · Zachary Community School District · Zachary, LA
A Zachary Community School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Independence Blvd., Zachary, LA 70791
- Math 49% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Copper Mill Elementary/middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Copper Mill Elementary/middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zachary), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,243
Median home value
$269,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Zachary Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School is listed in Zachary Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School is a public middle school in Zachary, LA, part of Zachary Community School District, serving approximately 875 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
What grades does Copper Mill Elementary/middle School serve?
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Copper Mill Elementary/middle School?
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Mill Elementary/middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Mill Elementary/middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Copper Mill Elementary/middle School rank in LA?
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School ranks #517 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Copper Mill Elementary/middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Copper Mill Elementary/middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Copper Mill Elementary/middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Copper Mill Elementary/middle School a charter school?
No, Copper Mill Elementary/middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Copper Mill Elementary/middle School a Title I school?
No, Copper Mill Elementary/middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Copper Mill Elementary/middle School?
59.2% of students at Copper Mill Elementary/middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (225) 658-1288
- Area population (ZIP 70791)
- 30,097
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70791; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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