Summary:
The Caldwell Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is performing below the state average, with all schools receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Columbia Elementary School has a strong performance history, ranking in the top 20% of Louisiana elementary schools in recent years and receiving 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Caldwell Parish High School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School have shown lower performance, with test scores in math and English language arts below the parish and state averages.
A key concern across the district is the high rate of chronic absenteeism, which stands at 24.6% for all schools, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools in Caldwell Parish have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56% to 74%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. Addressing these challenges, along with improving overall academic performance, should be priorities for the district moving forward.
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