Summary:
The 71103 zip code area in Louisiana is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the schools, with Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, while Booker T. Washington High School and J.S. Clark Elementary School face significant challenges.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top 5% of elementary schools in Caddo Parish, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with over 90% of students proficient or better in both math and English language arts. In contrast, Booker T. Washington High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of high schools in Louisiana and has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, with only 19-28% of students proficient or better in various subject areas.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%, across all three schools. Additionally, Booker T. Washington High School and J.S. Clark Elementary School have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, at 82.78% and 87.61% respectively, suggesting that these schools serve a more economically disadvantaged student population. These factors may contribute to the lower academic performance observed at these schools.
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