Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in the 71105 zip code of Shreveport, Louisiana, serving grades Pre-K through 5th or 8th, with enrollments ranging from 110 to 695 students.
A.C. Steere Elementary School is the standout performer, ranking in the 78th percentile statewide with exceptional Math (83%), ELA (79%), and Social Studies (65%) proficiency rates that far exceed both the Caddo Parish district and Louisiana state averages. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (12.8%) and the lowest free/reduced lunch percentage (46.5%) in the area. Shreve Island Elementary School is another strong option, ranking in the 47th percentile and meeting or exceeding state averages in Math (64%) and ELA (71%), with a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. In contrast, Broadmoor STEM Academy faces significant challenges as the lowest-ranked school (4th percentile), with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (42.9%) and the highest free/reduced lunch percentage (79.14%), alongside test scores well below district and state averages. Riverside Elementary School and Louisiana Key Academy Caddo fall in the middle, with Riverside ranking in the 34th percentile and Louisiana Key Academy Caddo, a charter school under the Louisiana Key Academy- Caddo district, ranking in the 13th percentile with a notably low student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.
A clear pattern emerges: schools with lower poverty rates and better attendance, like A.C. Steere and Shreve Island, achieve higher academic results, while those with higher poverty and absenteeism, like Broadmoor, struggle. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with the average rate for the three Caddo Parish schools (29.6%) exceeding the state average of 22.5%. A.C. Steere stands out as an outlier, significantly outperforming all other schools in the area, suggesting effective strategies or a uniquely supportive environment. Broadmoor's "STEM" designation does not translate to math or science success, as it has the lowest Math proficiency (31%) in the zip code.
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