Summary:
The 71031 zip code area is home to a single public school, Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed on standardized tests compared to the Natchitoches Parish and Louisiana state averages, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School's academic performance on LEAP assessments has been a significant concern, with proficiency rates falling well below the parish and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For instance, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was just 40%, compared to 59% for both the parish and state. Similarly, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate of 53% lagged behind the parish and state averages of 72% and 69%, respectively. The school's performance on LEAP Social Studies assessments also trailed the district and state.
Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning, Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 0-star rating out of 5 for the 2023-2024 school year. This underscores the need for the school and district to explore targeted strategies and interventions to address the academic deficiencies and support the predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
Thank you for your feedback!