Summary:
The 70748 zip code area is home to two schools - Jackson Elementary School and East Feliciana High School, both serving the East Feliciana Parish district. These schools face significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to district and state averages.
Jackson Elementary School has a relatively small enrollment of 266 students and struggles with low LEAP test scores, with proficiency rates well below the district and state. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 66.54%, indicating a high-poverty student population. In contrast, East Feliciana High School has a moderate enrollment of 259 students and also underperforms on LEAP end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates lagging the district and state. However, the school has a relatively high graduation rate of 83.2% and a 3.3% dropout rate.
Overall, the data suggests that both Jackson Elementary and East Feliciana High are struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below district and state averages. These schools serve predominantly low-income communities, as evidenced by the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. Addressing attendance and student engagement issues, as well as providing targeted interventions and support, will be crucial to help these schools improve and better serve their students.
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