Summary:
The 70083 zip code in Louisiana has only one school, South Plaquemines Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Plaquemines Parish school district. While the district is ranked 23 out of 118 in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating, South Plaquemines Elementary School has faced some performance challenges in recent years.
South Plaquemines Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is higher than the state average, and its proficiency rates in both mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are lower than the Plaquemines Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 463 out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 443 out of 666 in 2024-2025, indicating a drop in performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (67.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that it may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which could be a potential advantage in addressing the academic performance gaps. The school's leadership and the Plaquemines Parish school district may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in the area of mathematics proficiency, where the gaps are most significant.
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