Summary:
In zip code 70516, there is one elementary school, Branch Elementary School, serving grades PK through 8 with 374 students in the Branch, LA area, which is part of the Acadia Parish school district.
Branch Elementary School is a standout for its strong mathematics performance, with a 75% proficiency rate that significantly exceeds both the district (64%) and state (62%) averages. The school also matches the state average in English Language Arts at 71% proficiency. However, Social Studies is a relative weakness, with a 53% proficiency rate that falls slightly below the state average of 55%. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star state ranking over the past three years, placing it in the 55th to 59th percentile statewide. With nearly 59% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school demonstrates resilience by achieving above-average results in core subjects despite socioeconomic challenges.
Notably, performance varies across grade levels. For example, 3rd grade Math proficiency reaches 89%, which is 27 points above the state average, while 5th grade Math proficiency drops to 58%, below both the district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 22.3%, though this is better than the district average of 29.8%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.7 students per teacher, and the dropout rate for these grades is 0.0%. Overall, Branch Elementary School offers a solid educational foundation with particular strength in mathematics, though families should be aware of the inconsistency in performance across different grade levels and subjects.
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