Summary:
The 70501 zip code area of Lafayette, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of performance levels, with standout schools like David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette ranking among the top in the state, while other schools struggle to meet academic benchmarks.
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette are the standout performers in the area, ranking 11th and 22nd, respectively, among Louisiana high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. These schools boast impressive test scores, with proficiency rates well above the Lafayette Parish and Willow Charter Academy averages. In contrast, schools like J.W. Faulk Elementary and Alice N. Boucher Elementary struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates.
The data reveals a significant performance gap between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, which may be influenced by factors such as student demographics and socioeconomic status. Schools with higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, like Willow Charter Academy, J.W. Faulk Elementary, and Alice N. Boucher Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the area.
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