Summary:
The city of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Donaldsonville High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 211 out of 321 Louisiana high schools in 2022-2023 to 257 out of 333 in 2023-2024 and 246 out of 329 in 2024-2025. The school's test scores are significantly below the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 36% to 56% compared to district and state averages of 57% to 84%. Additionally, Donaldsonville High School has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a dropout rate of 3.3% for the 2022-2023 school year.
Similarly, Lowery Elementary School and Lowery Middle School have also seen declines in their statewide rankings and have test scores that are significantly below the Ascension Parish and Louisiana state averages. Lowery Middle School, in particular, has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Louisiana middle schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 26% to 62% compared to district and state averages of 47% to 83%. These academic challenges are further compounded by high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism across all schools in the Donaldsonville area.
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