Timberlane’s public schools outscore 57% of Louisiana districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Timberlane, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. The four-year graduation rate in Timberlane’s district is 71%, below the Louisiana average (83%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Louisiana, not nationally.
From Louisiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Timberlane’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 175 Louisiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Timberlane’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 42% and 32% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
71% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,671 per student, against $15,623 across Louisiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then 34 middle and 12 high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Muslim Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Timberlane’s grade
B: better than 57% of Louisiana school districts, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Both inputs trail the Louisiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Timberlane, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
Kindergarten in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
1st grade in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
2nd grade in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
3rd grade in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
4th grade in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
5th grade in Timberlane · depends on your address
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 777 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
George Cox Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Gretna
Timberlane’s public schools are run by Jefferson Parish School District, which also serves Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan and Jean Lafitte and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Timberlane vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Louisiana towns that share Timberlane’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Timberlane | B | Jefferson Parish |
| Gretna | B | Jefferson Parish |
Every school in Timberlane
44 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Louisiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Timberlane’s schools
Are Timberlane’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Louisiana: the public schools Timberlane children attend outscore 57% of Louisiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #123 of 162 Louisiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Timberlane in?
Jefferson Parish School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 46,790 students in 74 schools (2024–25).
Where do Timberlane kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, John Ehret High School, West Jefferson High School, East Jefferson High School, Riverdale High School, L.W. Higgins High School, Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies, Fisher Middle/High School, Grand Isle High School and Jefferson Virtual High School.
What is Timberlane’s graduation rate?
71% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson Parish School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Louisiana.
How much does Timberlane spend per student?
$14,671 in Jefferson Parish School District (FY2024), against $15,623 across Louisiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Timberlane?
Yes: Muslim Academy (religious, grades K–12, 305 students).
Parents talk
What Timberlane families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Timberlane → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Louisiana. Stars are from neighbors.