Summary:
Zip code 70773 is home to a single school, Rougon Elementary School, a public PK-8 school serving 414 students within the Pointe Coupee Parish school district, which is ranked 82nd out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
Rougon Elementary School has a consistent 1-star rating over the last three school years, placing it in the 25th-29th percentile statewide. The school's overall test scores in core subjects like Math (47%), English Language Arts (60%), and Social Studies (47%) generally fall below state averages, though it occasionally outperforms its district in specific grades, such as 3rd Grade Math and 7th Grade Social Studies. A significant challenge is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 27.5%—better than the district's 32.0% but higher than the state's 22.5%. With nearly 68% of students economically disadvantaged, this absenteeism rate is a key factor likely impacting academic performance. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1.
The most remarkable finding is a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I (a high school-level End of Course exam), dramatically outperforming the district (56%) and state (65%) averages. This suggests a highly effective advanced math program for its 8th graders. Additionally, the school reported a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 6.1% and state's 3.1%, indicating strong student retention. While the school's overall performance reflects the broader challenges of its low-ranking district, these standout achievements in advanced math and student retention are notable strengths for parents to consider.
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