Summary:
The city of Golden Meadow, Louisiana is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Golden Meadow Lower Elementary and Golden Meadow Upper Elementary) and 1 middle school (Golden Meadow Middle School). These schools are part of the Lafourche Parish school district, which is ranked 16th out of 118 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in Golden Meadow, Golden Meadow Upper Elementary and Golden Meadow Middle School demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Golden Meadow Upper Elementary consistently achieves high proficiency rates on LEAP Math and ELA tests, exceeding district and state averages, and is ranked in the top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools. Golden Meadow Middle School also boasts strong academic results, with proficiency rates above the district and state, and a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the overall strong performance, the schools in Golden Meadow face some challenges. All three schools have high rates of chronic absenteeism, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with high percentages of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 75.56% to 86.18%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the community. However, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success.
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