Summary:
In zip code 70543, there is one middle school, Iota Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Iota, Louisiana area, which is part of the Acadia Parish school district.
Iota Middle School is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 21% of Louisiana middle schools. With 235 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, the school significantly outperforms both the district and state averages in every academic subject. For example, 85% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 70% district and state averages, and 73% are proficient in Math, versus 62% and 60% respectively. The school's 8th grade performance is particularly exceptional, with 83% proficient in Math and 86% in Social Studies, far exceeding district and state levels. Additionally, the dropout rate is remarkably low at 0.6%, well below the district's 2.5% and state's 3.1%.
Despite these strong academic results, a notable finding is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.5%, which is higher than the state average of 22.5% but lower than the district's 29.8%. This suggests that while attending students achieve at high levels, a significant portion of the student body misses enough school to be considered chronically absent. The school also shows a clear trajectory of improvement in state rankings over recent years, and a specific strength in 7th grade English Language Arts, where 91% of students are proficient. Overall, Iota Middle School demonstrates a school-wide culture of high academic achievement, making it a standout choice in the area.
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