Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 70719 (Brusly, LA) serve approximately 2,452 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, all part of the highly-rated West Baton Rouge Parish school district, which ranks in the 78th percentile statewide. The district uses a unique segmented model, splitting elementary grades into three separate schools: Brusly Elementary School (PK-1st), Lukeville Elementary School (2nd-3rd), and Brusly Upper Elementary School (4th-5th), followed by Brusly Middle School (6th-8th) and Brusly High School (9th-12th).
The standout performer is Brusly Upper Elementary School, which achieved a remarkable turnaround, jumping from a 3-star to a 4-star rating and now leads the area with the highest proficiency in Math (83%) and Social Studies (85%), while also boasting the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (4.7%). Brusly Middle School excels in English Language Arts with an 80% proficiency rate, though a notable dip occurs in 8th-grade Math (60% proficient) compared to 6th and 7th grades. Brusly High School is a consistent performer with a strong 91.5% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 1.0% dropout rate, both significantly better than state averages.
A key takeaway is that low chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with higher academic performance across all schools, with rates far below the state average of 22.5%. Despite over 58% of students being economically disadvantaged, the entire system outperforms district and state averages, indicating effective teaching and strong community support. The segmented elementary model appears to foster academic growth, as students show clear progression through the grades, with Lukeville Elementary School also contributing strong Math scores (79% proficient) and the most favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
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