Summary:
The city of Tallulah, Louisiana is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Overall, the schools in Tallulah are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across a variety of key metrics, suggesting systemic challenges within the district that need to be addressed.
None of the schools in Tallulah stand out as clear performers, with all schools scoring below the state averages on measures like test scores and graduation rates. Madison High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 83.2%, which is below the state average, and proficiency rates on tests range from 21% to 48% across the schools, compared to state averages of 54% to 69%. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with rates ranging from 24.6% to 24.6% across the district.
The schools in Tallulah serve high-poverty student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 54.84% to 91.64%. This likely contributes to the academic struggles, and targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students could be beneficial. Overall, the Madison Parish district is ranked 115 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and is rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, highlighting the need for substantial investments and reforms to turn these schools around.
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