Summary:
Zip code 70341 in Belle Rose, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the Assumption Parish school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 59th percentile statewide, covering elementary and middle school grades but lacking a high school in the immediate area.
Belle Rose Primary School (PK-4, 155 students) stands out for its dramatic improvement, jumping from the bottom 3% of Louisiana elementary schools to the 20th percentile in just one year. It excels in English Language Arts, with 4th graders achieving 74% proficiency—above both the district (69%) and state (72%) averages—despite a high poverty rate (89% free/reduced lunch). Its low student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 supports a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Belle Rose Middle School (5-8, 77 students) faces a critical challenge with a 52.2% chronic absenteeism rate, nearly double the district average of 28.4% and more than double the state average of 22.5%. This absenteeism crisis likely drives its lower academic performance, though the school reported a 0.0% dropout rate for 2023-2024, a positive note for a middle school.
A key finding is the "5th grade wall": 4th graders at Belle Rose Primary perform well (59% Math, 74% ELA), but proficiency plummets in 5th grade at Belle Rose Middle (24% Math, 18% ELA), suggesting a difficult transition or curriculum misalignment. Despite these odds, bright spots exist—Belle Rose Middle's 6th graders achieved 78% proficiency in ELA, outperforming both district and state averages. Overall, Belle Rose Primary shows a strong upward trajectory, while Belle Rose Middle requires urgent focus on attendance to unlock its potential, making the two schools a tale of contrasting challenges and opportunities within the same community.
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