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. The standout school in this area is David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, a high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Louisiana and has exceptional student performance, with over 85% of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts. Another notable school is Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, which has shown significant improvement in recent years, climbing from a ranking of 258 out of 326 Louisiana high schools in 2021-2022 to 51 out of 333 in 2023-2024.
The schools in this area serve diverse student populations, with David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy having a student body that is 53.46% White and 36.46% African American, while Northside High School and Willow Charter Academy have student populations that are predominantly African American. The schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, such as Willow Charter Academy (97.25%), Northside High School (83.36%), and Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School (92.38%), tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to their more affluent counterparts.
Overall, the analysis of the school data in the 70501 zip code area highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of educational performance, with factors such as school type, student demographics, and socioeconomic status playing a significant role in shaping student outcomes. While the top-performing schools, like David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, are standout examples, the data also reveals the presence of significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the area, underscoring the need for continued efforts to address educational equity and promote student success across all Lafayette Parish and Willow Charter Academy schools.
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