Summary:
The 71104 zip code area in Louisiana is home to two schools: C.E. Byrd High School and Creswell Elementary School. While C.E. Byrd High School is a relatively high-performing school, ranking 88th out of 333 Louisiana high schools and earning a 4-star rating, Creswell Elementary is struggling, ranking 633rd out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and earning a 0-star rating.
Caddo Parish data shows that C.E. Byrd High School outperforms the district and state averages on most End of Course (EOC) exams, with 79% of students proficient or better in LEAP English II, compared to 58% for Caddo Parish and 66% for Louisiana. In contrast, Creswell Elementary's test scores are consistently below the district and state averages, with only 33-43% of students proficient or better in various LEAP assessments.
The data also reveals a stark contrast in the socioeconomic status of the two schools. While 43.05% of students at C.E. Byrd High School receive free or reduced-price lunch, the percentage is much higher at Creswell Elementary, at 81.2%. This suggests that Creswell Elementary may be serving a lower-income population, which could contribute to its lower academic performance. Additionally, the racial makeup of the two schools differs, with C.E. Byrd High School having a more balanced racial composition and Creswell Elementary having a much higher African American student population, which could indicate potential issues with equity and access to quality education.
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