Summary:
Zip code 71037 in Haughton, Louisiana, is home to three elementary schools within the Bossier Parish school district, which serve grades Pre-K through 5th grade using a unique feeder system where T.L. Rodes Elementary School (PK-1st) and Platt Elementary School (2nd-3rd) funnel students into Haughton Elementary School (PK-5th).
Haughton Elementary School stands out as the academic leader in the area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools. It outperforms its peers in every tested subject for the 2025-2026 school year, with 81% proficiency in ELA, 73% in Math, and 73% in Social Studies. Platt Elementary School is also a strong performer with a 4-star rating, but its ranking has declined from the 85th to the 76th percentile over three years, and its Math proficiency dropped 10 points to 75%. Notably, Social Studies is a clear weakness for Platt, scoring 61% compared to Haughton's 73%. T.L. Rodes Elementary School has no test scores or star rating because it only serves PK-1st grade, where state testing does not begin until 3rd grade.
Chronic absenteeism is a hidden challenge across the zip code, with T.L. Rodes Elementary School having the highest rate at 24.7%, above the state average of 22.5%. Haughton Elementary School is the only school to beat the state average at 20.6%. Despite similar socioeconomic profiles (around 52% free/reduced lunch), Haughton outperforms Platt in every subject, suggesting factors like teaching quality or curriculum drive the difference. Overall, families in this area benefit from strong academic performance, but should monitor Platt's recent decline and T.L. Rodes' attendance issues.
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