Summary:
The 71111 zip code area of Bossier City, Louisiana is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse set of academic performance, with a few standout schools leading the way and several others struggling to meet state standards.
The top-performing schools in the area are Legacy Elementary School, Stockwell Place Elementary School, and W.T. Lewis Elementary School. These schools rank among the best in the state, with exceptional test scores and 5-star or 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Bossier Elementary School and Bossier High School struggle, with only 32-40% of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects.
The data suggests a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. The higher-poverty schools tend to have lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, the Bossier Parish school district as a whole ranks 46th out of 118 districts in Louisiana, indicating room for improvement across the region. The alternative school, Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center, also faces unique challenges, with high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.
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