Summary:
The 70392 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the St. Mary Parish school district. While the district is ranked 56 out of 118 in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating, the schools in this area show varying levels of performance, with some standouts emerging.
Patterson Junior High School is a standout, consistently achieving high proficiency rates in Math and ELA, with over 70% of students scoring proficient or better. The school also boasts a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course exam, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, Patterson High School has more mixed results, with some areas where it underperforms the district and state averages.
Another standout is Hattie A. Watts Elementary School, which outperforms the district and state averages in Math and ELA proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades. However, all three schools in the 70392 zip code area share a concerning issue - high chronic absenteeism rates of around 24.6%. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.69% to 80.13%.
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