Schools in Zip Code 70655

The two public schools in zip code 70655 (Oberlin, LA) are part of the Allen Parish school district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 79th percentile statewide. Oberlin Elementary School (PK-6) and Oberlin High School (7-12) serve a combined 442 students, with both schools showing significant economic need as reflected by free/reduced lunch rates above 67%.

Oberlin Elementary School is the standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages in core subjects like Math (76% proficient vs. 62% state) and Social Studies (65% vs. 55% state). Its 6th-grade ELA score of 89% is exceptionally high, and the school boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.1%—well below the state average of 22.5%. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, the school leverages small class sizes effectively, and its state ranking has improved to the 70th percentile. In contrast, Oberlin High School faces a severe chronic absenteeism crisis at 41.1%, more than triple the elementary school's rate and nearly double the state average. This likely drives its below-average test scores in core subjects, though it excels in specific End-of-Course exams like Algebra I (74% vs. 65% state) and Biology (72% vs. 60% state).

The most striking finding is the absenteeism paradox: despite an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1 and a high graduation rate of 94.9%, nearly half of high school students are chronically absent. This suggests external factors like student motivation or transportation are undermining academic potential. While Oberlin Elementary provides a strong foundation, the district's primary challenge is addressing the root causes of absenteeism at Oberlin High School to improve overall outcomes in the community.