Summary:
The city of Albany, Louisiana, is served by four public schools within the highly-rated Livingston Parish school district, educating approximately 1,975 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a community where about 81% of students face economic challenges.
Albany Middle School is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide—a remarkable jump from the 79th percentile the previous year. It achieves exceptional proficiency rates of 85% in Math and 86% in ELA, far exceeding district and state averages, with a standout 93% proficiency in 6th-grade Math. In contrast, Albany High School shows a decline, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating, with a graduation rate of 82% that lags behind the district average of 92.8%, despite a 0.0% dropout rate. The two elementary schools serve different grade bands: Albany Lower Elementary School (PK-2) boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.1%) and smallest class sizes (12.9:1), while Albany Upper Elementary School (3-4) posts solid test scores at or above district averages.
Key metrics reveal a system with strong foundations but notable transitions. Chronic absenteeism across all schools is below the state average of 22.5%, with Albany Middle School having the highest rate at 19.7%. Student-teacher ratios are favorable, ranging from 12.9:1 to 16.1:1. The most compelling takeaway is the performance drop between the exceptional middle school and the declining high school, suggesting a potential disconnect in curriculum or support systems. Additionally, the high school's low dropout rate but below-average graduation rate indicates many students may need more than four years to complete their degree, a trend worth investigating for parents planning their child's educational path.
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