Summary:
In zip code 71047 (Keithville, LA), there is one elementary school, Keithville Elementary/Middle School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade and has an enrollment of 818 students within the Caddo Parish school district.
Keithville Elementary/Middle School presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.3%, which is over ten times lower than both the district and state averages. This suggests the school is very effective at keeping students enrolled and progressing. However, academic performance is a significant concern, with test scores in Mathematics (41% proficient), English Language Arts (54%), and Social Studies (34%) all falling well below state averages. The school's state ranking has also been declining, dropping from the 28th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 15th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. A notable bright spot is 4th grade, where students achieved 65% proficiency in Math, outperforming both the district and state averages.
A major challenge for the school is chronic absenteeism, with 23.8% of students missing significant school days—a rate higher than the state average of 22.5%. This attendance issue is likely a key factor behind the low test scores. Social Studies is a particular weakness, with only 34% of students proficient overall, and especially low scores in 5th grade (27%) and 4th grade (30%). The school also serves a high-poverty population, with 75.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the school excels at keeping students in school, parents should be aware of the academic struggles and the need for targeted support, especially in Social Studies and for improving attendance.
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