Summary:
Zip code 70563 in New Iberia, Louisiana, is home to four public schools within the Iberia Parish school district, serving students from elementary through middle school, and is anchored by the standout North Lewis Elementary School, which ranks in the 88th percentile statewide.
North Lewis Elementary School is the clear leader in this area, achieving a 4-star rating and the highest test scores across math (83%), English (84%), and social studies (72%), all well above state averages. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (11.3%) and the lowest poverty rate (55.94%) among the schools. In contrast, Daspit Road Elementary School faces the highest poverty rate (78.33%) and the largest student-teacher ratio (17:1), resulting in lower overall proficiency, particularly in social studies (49%). Belle Place Elementary School is a solid, average performer with a 3-star rating, while Belle Place Middle School is a strong 4-star school with excellent 8th-grade test scores and a very low dropout rate (0.5%), though it struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (27.6%) in the zip code.
A key takeaway is that social studies is a universal weakness across all four schools, representing the biggest opportunity for improvement. Additionally, the feeder pattern from Belle Place Elementary and Daspit Road Elementary to Belle Place Middle School shows a strong foundation in math, with 6th-grade scores of 87% and 72% respectively, leading to solid 8th-grade math performance (74%). For parents, North Lewis Elementary is the top choice for academic excellence, while Belle Place Middle School offers a high-quality middle school experience despite attendance challenges.
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