Summary:
The 70521 zip code area in Louisiana is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Cecilia High School, Cecilia Primary School, and Cecilia Junior High School. These schools, part of the St. Martin Parish district, serve a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools.
Among the standout schools, Cecilia High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from the 94th best high school in Louisiana in 2022-2023 to the 189th best in 2024-2025. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a low dropout rate of 3.3%. In contrast, Cecilia Junior High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana middle schools, with particularly low math proficiency scores compared to the state average.
Across all three schools, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.6% at both Cecilia Primary School and Cecilia Junior High School, suggest that addressing attendance and engagement challenges may be a key priority for the district. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the 70521 zip code, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement to support the academic success of all students.
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