Summary:
Zip code 70669 in Westlake, Louisiana, is served by two elementary schools—Westwood Elementary School (Pre-K through 2nd grade) and Western Heights Elementary School (3rd through 5th grade)—which operate as a paired campus pipeline within the Calcasieu Parish school district, a 4-star rated district ranked 31st in Louisiana.
Western Heights Elementary School is the standout for academic performance, achieving a 78% proficiency rate in both Math and English Language Arts for the 2025-2026 school year, significantly outpacing district and state averages. Its 4th-grade ELA score of 83% is a particular highlight. However, its ranking has been volatile, fluctuating from the 86th percentile to the 67th percentile in recent years. In contrast, Westwood Elementary School excels in building a strong foundation, boasting a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.0%—nearly half the district rate of 20.9%—and a history of consistent top-tier rankings in the 84th to 88th percentiles from 2012-2015. While Westwood has no test score data (since state assessments begin in 3rd grade), its low absenteeism and historical consistency suggest it effectively prepares students for success at Western Heights.
A key takeaway is the clear "pipeline" effect: Westwood’s strong early foundation feeds into Western Heights’ high proficiency scores. A notable soft spot is Western Heights’ Social Studies proficiency (62%), which lags behind the district average (64%), particularly in 5th grade (55%). Additionally, despite Westwood having a higher percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (63.83%) compared to Western Heights (56.56%), Westwood maintains better attendance, indicating effective family engagement programs. The paired campus model means these schools are not competitors but a single, sequential system providing a cohesive educational experience from Pre-K through 5th grade.
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