Summary:
In zip code 70733, there is one elementary school, French Settlement Elementary School, serving grades Pre-K through 6th grade with 530 students in the French Settlement area of Livingston Parish.
French Settlement Elementary School is a standout performer within the highly-rated Livingston Parish school district, which ranks in the top 13% of districts statewide. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 81st percentile among Louisiana elementary schools, showing consistent improvement from the 73rd percentile the previous year. Academically, the school outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject, with overall proficiency rates of 78% in Mathematics, 84% in English Language Arts, and 69% in Social Studies. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2% is significantly lower than the state average of 22.5% and nearly matches the district average.
Several notable findings emerge from the data. The school demonstrates exceptional 3rd grade math performance, with 88% of students proficient—26 percentage points above the state average. However, there is a notable dip in 5th grade math, where proficiency drops to 54%, below both district and state averages. Despite nearly 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school achieves well-above-average academic results, indicating effective teaching and strong school leadership. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1, and the school's state ranking has improved over three years, showing a positive upward trajectory in academic performance.
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