Summary:
The city of Crowley, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76% to 91%. Academically, the schools in Crowley are struggling, with test scores well below the district and state averages.
Crowley High School has the highest enrollment with 517 students, but it has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a dropout rate of 3.3%. The school's test scores are generally below the Acadia Parish and state averages, with only 28-59% of students scoring proficient or better on end-of-course exams. In contrast, North Crowley Elementary School has the highest performance on English Language Arts tests, with 62-66% of students scoring proficient or better, and its math scores are also stronger than some of the other elementary schools.
The data also reveals that all schools in Crowley have a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. This issue, combined with the high poverty levels and low academic performance, suggests that the Crowley school district faces significant challenges in supporting student success. Addressing these concerns will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve outcomes for the students in this community.
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