Summary:
In zip code 70773, there is one elementary school, Rougon Elementary School, serving 414 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade in the Pointe Coupee Parish school district, which is ranked 82nd out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
Rougon Elementary School presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, the school has a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding the district (56%) and state (65%) averages, and it boasts a 0.0% dropout rate. On the other hand, the school has consistently received a 1-star rating from the state over the past three years, ranking in the bottom third of Louisiana elementary schools. Overall proficiency rates are below state averages: 60% in English Language Arts (vs. 70% statewide), 47% in Math (vs. 62% statewide), and 47% in Social Studies (vs. 55% statewide). The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism at 27.5%, which is higher than the state average of 22.5%, and 67.87% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite the low overall ratings, there are positive signs. The school's state percentile rank has improved slightly over three years, from the 25th to the 29th percentile. Performance varies by grade and subject; for example, 3rd graders outperform the district in both ELA (53% vs. 44%) and Math (48% vs. 44%), while 5th graders excel in Social Studies (54% vs. 45% district). The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 13:1. The standout Algebra I performance suggests that advanced students or specific programs can achieve exceptional results, even if the school's overall metrics remain below state averages.
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