Summary:
The two public schools in zip code 70722 (Clinton, LA) serve students from Pre-K through 8th grade within the East Feliciana Parish school district, which holds a 3-star rating and serves a community with high economic need, where approximately 86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Clinton Elementary School (PK-6) stands out as the academic leader in the area, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). The school has improved its state ranking from a 1-star to a 2-star rating over the past three years, with 69% of students proficient in ELA—nearly matching the state average. Its 6th graders are exceptional, achieving 85% proficiency in ELA (11 points above the state) and 65% in Math. In contrast, East Feliciana Middle School (7-8) presents a paradox: while it holds a 1-star overall ranking and struggles in core subjects like 8th-grade Math (37%) and Social Studies (27%), it achieves a remarkable 94% proficiency rate in English I, a high school credit course. The middle school also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 9.7%, well below the state average of 22.5%.
A key takeaway is the significant academic drop-off between elementary and middle school. While Clinton Elementary's 6th graders excel, East Feliciana Middle School's 7th graders score lower in Math (63%) and ELA (62%), with 8th-grade scores falling further to 37% in Math and 49% in ELA. Both schools have favorable student-teacher ratios (11.1:1 at the elementary and 9.9:1 at the middle school) and low chronic absenteeism, suggesting strong community engagement. However, both struggle in Social Studies, with proficiency rates of 37% and 31% respectively, pointing to areas where instructional focus or resources may need improvement.
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