Summary:
The 71328 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Buckeye Elementary School and Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School) and 1 high school (Buckeye High School). Overall, the schools in this area appear to be performing well, with Buckeye High School standing out as a top-performing high school in the Rapides Parish district.
Buckeye High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Louisiana, with a statewide ranking between 65-104 over the past 3 years and a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 76-88% of students proficient or better in LEAP Math and English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary also appears to be a high-performing school, with a 4 out of 5 star rating and similarly strong student proficiency rates.
While the data highlights some areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all 3 schools, the overall picture is one of a school system with several standout performers. The Rapides Parish district as a whole is ranked 31 out of 118 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating, indicating the district is performing well above average. Further analysis could explore strategies to address the challenges faced by these schools, but the data suggests families in the 71328 zip code have access to some high-quality educational options.
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