Summary:
Zip code 71331 is home to a single school, Lafargue Elementary School, which serves 581 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Avoyelles Parish school district.
As the only school in the area, Lafargue Elementary stands out as a strong academic leader within its district, consistently earning a 3-star rating over the past three years. The school outperforms the district average in every academic metric, with 68% of students proficient in Math (compared to the district's 53%), 75% proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 64%), and 56% proficient in Social Studies (compared to 43%). Notably, the school also exceeds state averages in Math and ELA, achieving 68% and 75% proficiency respectively, despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67.47% eligible for free or reduced lunch) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% that is slightly above the state average of 22.5%.
Key areas for attention include a relative weakness in Social Studies, where the school's 56% proficiency only matches the state average, and a notable dip in 4th-grade Math performance (57% proficient, 10 points below the state). Conversely, 6th graders excel in Math (76% proficient), and ELA scores are consistently strong across grades 3-5. While year-over-year data shows slight declines in Math (from 71% to 68%) and ELA (from 78% to 75%), the school remains a stable and effective option for families, demonstrating an ability to help students overcome socioeconomic challenges through strong teaching and leadership.
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