Summary:
The Jefferson Davis Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the standout schools in the district, Lake Arthur Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on LEAP tests for both math and English language arts across all grade levels, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools. The alternative schools, Lacassine High School and Hathaway High School, also stand out, with Lacassine High School boasting an impressive 83.2% four-year graduation rate and Hathaway High School performing well in math proficiency across all grades.
While some schools excel, the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%, and significant socioeconomic diversity, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 43.17% at Lacassine High School to 70.57% at Jennings Elementary School. The district should investigate the factors contributing to these differences in performance and address the attendance issues to ensure more consistent and equitable educational outcomes for all students in Jefferson Davis Parish.
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