Summary:
The 71405 zip code in Louisiana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Rapides Parish school district. These schools have demonstrated a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way.
Paradise Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, boasting the highest math proficiency (83%) and English proficiency (88%) among the 71405 zip code schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Similarly, Ball Elementary School has maintained strong academic results, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in both math and English, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. As the only middle school in the data set, Tioga Junior High School stands out for its consistently high performance, ranking among the top 75 middle schools in Louisiana and boasting proficiency rates in math and English that are well above the district and state averages.
While the schools in the 71405 zip code generally perform above the district and state averages, they also face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 70% to 80.66%. This may contribute to the high chronic absenteeism rates observed across the schools, which range from 24.6% to 24.6%. However, the strong performance of Tioga High School, with a 83.2% four-year graduation rate, and the consistently low dropout rates at both Tioga High School and Tioga Junior High, demonstrate the resilience and dedication of the students and staff in this community.
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