Summary:
Zip code 71235 is home to a single school, Dubach School, a small public elementary school in Dubach, Louisiana, serving grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th with just 134 students and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
Dubach School presents a complex picture. It is part of the highly-rated Lincoln Parish district, which ranks in the 81st percentile statewide. However, the school itself has seen a concerning downward trend, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating over the past three years. Its academic performance consistently trails the district average in all core subjects. For example, in math, only 57% of students are proficient compared to the district's 73%. A bright spot is 5th-grade math, where the school's 65% proficiency actually beats the state average. The school also boasts a commendably low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, far better than the state average of 22.5%, suggesting students are consistently in class.
The key takeaway for parents is that Dubach School is a small, tight-knit community school with strong attendance, but it is facing significant academic challenges. The high rate of economic disadvantage (76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch) is likely a contributing factor to the school's struggle to match the high performance of its surrounding district. While the school offers the benefit of small class sizes, its declining state ranking and persistent gaps in subjects like social studies (54% proficient) indicate that it may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.
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