Summary:
The eight public schools in Shreveport's 71107 zip code, part of the Caddo Parish school district, serve a diverse range of grades from pre-kindergarten through high school in an area marked by significant economic challenges, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 77.4% and a critical systemic issue of chronic absenteeism averaging 40.2%.
Among the standout schools, Blanchard Elementary School leads the zip code as the highest-ranked school, achieving a 47th percentile rating and excelling in mathematics with 64% proficiency, while also having the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 27.2%. North Highlands Elementary School shines in English Language Arts with 67% proficiency, including an exceptional 84% proficiency in 5th grade. Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 7th to the 33rd percentile in two years, with Algebra I proficiency soaring from 20% to 58%. In contrast, Pine Grove Elementary School and Linear/Northside Middle School face the steepest challenges, ranking in the 3rd and 5th percentiles respectively, with chronic absenteeism rates of 48.3% and 57.7%.
Key takeaways reveal a stark link between attendance and performance, with elementary schools generally outperforming middle schools, suggesting a "middle school slump." Cherokee Park Elementary School provides a bright spot with a perfect 100% proficiency in 5th-grade math, while social studies remains a universal weakness across all schools. The two high schools show contrasting paths: Northwood High School has a higher graduation rate at 86% but stagnant rankings, while Green Oaks is rapidly improving despite higher poverty. Overall, the data suggests that targeted interventions in attendance and specific subjects could significantly boost achievement in this area.
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