Summary:
The city of Walker, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Livingston Parish school district. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions leading the way.
Levi Milton Elementary School and North Corbin Junior High School are the top performers, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Louisiana schools in their respective categories. These schools boast strong test scores, with over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts at Levi Milton Elementary and over 75% proficiency in Math and English Language Arts at North Corbin Junior High. In contrast, Walker Elementary School and South Walker Elementary School have lower rankings and test scores, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
The lone high school in the area, Walker High School, also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Louisiana high schools and boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 83.2%. However, a concerning trend across all schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 61.11% at Walker High School to 73.99% at South Walker Elementary, indicating that many students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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