Summary:
Zip code 71219, serving the Baskin, LA area, is home to a single elementary school, Baskin School, which serves grades PK through 8 with an enrollment of 325 students.
Baskin School stands out as a clear academic bright spot within the Franklin Parish school district, which is ranked in the bottom 16% of Louisiana. Despite the district's low overall performance, Baskin School consistently outperforms the district average in nearly every subject and grade level. The school's strongest performance is in 3rd grade, where proficiency rates in Math (78%), ELA (72%), and Social Studies (64%) all exceed state averages. However, a notable "8th grade dip" is evident, with Math proficiency dropping to just 23%. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.5%, dramatically better than the district's 31.4% and the state's 22.5%, indicating strong student engagement.
While Baskin School outperforms its district, it still trails state averages in most subjects, with Social Studies being a consistent weakness (41% proficient vs. 55% statewide). The school serves a high-poverty population, with 78.46% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1. On a positive note, the school's state ranking has improved for three consecutive years, rising from the 24th to the 36th percentile, and it has a 0% dropout rate. This upward trajectory, combined with strong attendance and standout early-grade performance, suggests the school is on a positive path despite facing significant challenges.
Thank you for your feedback!