Summary:
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is the sole elementary school located in the Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette district, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 173 students. The school's performance and characteristics reveal some notable challenges that warrant further attention.
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on ILEARN assessments across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.83%) and Math (28.33%) significantly lower than the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance in Science is particularly low, with only 8.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of over 40%.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $16,158, which is above the state average, the academic outcomes remain significantly below the state benchmarks. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (78.61%), which may indicate that the student population faces socioeconomic challenges that could impact their academic performance. These factors suggest that Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette may require targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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