Summary:
The four public schools serving zip code 70711 in Albany, Louisiana, are all part of the highly-rated Livingston Parish school district and serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with a total enrollment of about 1,975 students facing significant economic challenges, as free/reduced lunch rates range from 79% to 83%.
The standout performer in the area is Albany Middle School, which earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 8% of Louisiana middle schools, exceeding both district and state averages in every subject with exceptional proficiency rates of 85% in Math and 86% in ELA. However, this school presents a paradox: despite its stellar academics, it has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 19.7%. In contrast, Albany High School shows a concerning decline, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating and falling below district averages in every End-of-Course exam, including Algebra I (70% vs. 78%) and Geometry (58% vs. 70%), with a graduation rate of 82.0% that trails both the district (92.8%) and state (85.0%) averages.
The elementary schools provide a strong foundation, with Albany Upper Elementary School maintaining a consistent 4-star rating and achieving 74% in Math and 80% in ELA, while Albany Lower Elementary School boasts the best chronic absenteeism rate at 13.1%. The clear academic drop-off between the high-performing middle school and the underperforming high school suggests a potential "9th-grade slide" or curriculum mismatch that parents should investigate. Overall, while the elementary and middle schools are outperforming expectations despite high poverty levels, the high school's volatility and declining metrics make it the primary area of concern for families considering this zip code.
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