Summary:
The 71078 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools generally perform well, with North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 and North DeSoto High School standing out as top-performing institutions in the DeSoto Parish district.
North DeSoto Middle School 6-8 has consistently ranked among the top 36 middle schools in Louisiana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts impressive proficiency rates in both math and English language arts, exceeding the district and state averages. Similarly, North DeSoto High School has performed well, ranking among the top 42 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year, with a strong 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% and a low dropout rate of 3.3%.
While the schools in this area generally perform well on state assessments, they face some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% across all four schools. Additionally, the schools serve a population with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.54% to 40.15%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may require targeted support and interventions to address the unique needs of the student population.
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