Summary:
Zip code 71060, serving the rural community of Mooringsport, Louisiana, is home to a single school: Mooringsport Elementary School, which educates 259 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Caddo Parish school district.
Mooringsport Elementary School is a school of stark contrasts. On one hand, it faces significant challenges: a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.4%—nearly double the state average—and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (76.45% eligible for free/reduced lunch). Overall academic proficiency lags behind district and state averages, with 48% of students proficient in Math (vs. 62% state) and 53% in English Language Arts (vs. 70% state). The school's state ranking has also declined, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in the last two years. On the other hand, the school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1, and its 4th grade class is a standout, achieving 67% proficiency in Math and 74% in ELA—scores that exceed both district and state averages. This proves that high achievement is possible within this student population.
The most critical takeaway is that chronic absenteeism is the dominant issue, likely negating the benefits of smaller class sizes and preventing consistent academic progress. A key grade-level dynamic also emerges: while 4th graders thrive, 3rd graders struggle significantly, with only 26% proficient in ELA and 34% in Math. This "3rd grade slump" is a critical weakness at a foundational learning stage. For parents, this means Mooringsport Elementary is a school with clear potential, but its future success hinges on solving the attendance crisis and replicating the strong instructional practices seen in its best-performing classrooms across all grades.
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