Summary:
Zip code 70447 in Madisonville, Louisiana, is home to two elementary schools—Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School (grades 3-6) and Madisonville Elementary School (Pre-K through 2nd grade)—that together form a seamless, high-performing feeder system within the St. Tammany Parish district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 84th percentile statewide.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School stands out as the academic powerhouse in the area, earning a consistent 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile or higher for three consecutive years. Its test scores far exceed district and state averages: 84% proficiency in Math, 87% in ELA, and 79% in Social Studies—each 17 to 24 percentage points above the state. Notably, its Social Studies performance is a major outlier, with a 79% proficiency rate that is 24 points higher than the state average of 55%. In contrast, Madisonville Elementary School focuses on early education and does not have standardized test scores, but it excels in other key metrics: it boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 7.5% and the lowest student-to-teacher ratio at 11.9:1, providing strong foundational support for young learners.
Both schools share remarkably low chronic absenteeism rates—8.9% at Lancaster and 7.5% at Madisonville—compared to the district average of 21.2% and state average of 22.5%, indicating highly engaged families. The free/reduced lunch percentages (21.6% at Lancaster, 25% at Madisonville) are well below the state average, reflecting a relatively affluent community that supports low student-to-teacher ratios and high academic outcomes. While Lancaster’s 6th-grade Social Studies score (71%) dips slightly from the 81-83% range in grades 3-5, this is a minor area for potential improvement in an otherwise exceptional pipeline that prepares students well for middle school.
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