Summary:
The city of Bastrop, Louisiana is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area show a stark contrast in performance, with the alternative Beekman Charter School and Morehouse Magnet School significantly outperforming the traditional public Morehouse Elementary School and Bastrop High School.
Morehouse Magnet School stands out as the top performer in the region, with 100% proficiency rates in 4th, 6th, and 7th grade math, compared to just 37-65% for the Morehouse Parish district and state averages. Beekman Charter School also performs well above average, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Morehouse Elementary and Bastrop High have very low test scores compared to the state.
Across the schools, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 24-25%, which is likely contributing to the low academic performance. Graduation and dropout rates are generally on par with state averages. The student demographics, as indicated by free/reduced lunch percentages, do not appear to be a major factor driving the performance differences, as the top schools serve both high and low-income populations. Overall, the data reveals significant inequities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the Bastrop school system.
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