Summary:
Zip code 70715 is home to a single school, Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School, a public PK-8 school serving 241 students in the Pointe Coupee Parish district, an area where nearly three-quarters of students come from low-income households.
This school stands out as an academic bright spot, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 71% of students are proficient—a rate that surpasses both the district (63%) and the state (70%). The school has shown consistent improvement, climbing from the 16th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 39th percentile in 2025-2026. Its low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 likely supports this progress, as does a dropout rate of just 2.0%, far better than the district's 6.1%. However, performance is uneven: while 4th graders excel with 79% proficiency in math and 84% in ELA, 8th-grade math proficiency drops sharply to just 20%, signaling a critical challenge in middle school mathematics. Social studies is a consistent weakness across all grades, with proficiency often lagging behind both district and state averages.
Chronic absenteeism affects 21.8% of students—better than the district's 32.0% but still high, likely tied to economic factors. For parents, this school offers a strong foundation in reading and early math, with small class sizes that foster individual attention. The dramatic decline in middle school math and persistent struggles in social studies are key areas to watch, suggesting that while the school excels in literacy, targeted support is needed to ensure students are prepared for high school-level coursework.
Thank you for your feedback!