Summary:
The city of Minden, Louisiana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Webster Parish school district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 75 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and a 2-star rating, a few schools stand out in the data.
E.S. Richardson Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts across all grades compared to the other elementary schools, with 55% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, outperforming the Webster Parish and Louisiana averages. Meanwhile, Minden High School has the highest graduation rate at 83.2% in 2022-2023, though its performance on state assessments is below the district and state averages.
Across the district, schools face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 24.6% and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54% to 68%. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the overall low academic performance observed in the data, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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