Summary:
Zip code 71111 in Bossier City, Louisiana, is home to two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Cope Middle School and Greenacres Middle School, both part of the Bossier Parish school district.
Cope Middle School stands out as the stronger performer in this area. It holds a higher state ranking (199 out of 452, 56th percentile) compared to Greenacres Middle School (233rd, 48th percentile). Cope achieves higher proficiency in math (64% vs. 59%) and a near-perfect 99% proficiency in Algebra I, far exceeding the district average of 66%. It also has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8%, well below the district (27.9%) and state (22.5%) averages, and a 0.0% dropout rate. While Cope has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (15.8 vs. 13.7), its strong academic outcomes and positive upward trend in rankings over three years suggest effective programs and school culture. Greenacres, serving a higher percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (70.72% free/reduced lunch vs. 58.51% at Cope), faces greater challenges, including a 28.3% chronic absenteeism rate and a 0.2% dropout rate.
Both schools show a common pattern of declining math proficiency from 6th to 8th grade, though Cope excels in 7th-grade math (73% vs. 67% at Greenacres). Both also struggle in 6th-grade social studies, scoring below the state average. Overall, Cope Middle School is the clear choice for families prioritizing academic excellence and student engagement, while Greenacres Middle School may benefit from targeted support to address absenteeism and improve performance.
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