Summary:
The 71457 zip code area of Natchitoches, Louisiana is home to 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This data set provides a detailed look at the performance and demographics of these institutions, highlighting both their strengths and challenges.
The standout school in the area is the Louisiana School for Math, Science & the Arts, a public magnet high school that ranks 8th out of 329 high schools in Louisiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 95-100% of students proficient or better in key subjects, and a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.4. In contrast, Natchitoches Central High School performs relatively well, ranking 142nd out of 329 high schools in the state, with a 83.2% four-year graduation rate and a 3.3% dropout rate, both of which are better than the Natchitoches Parish and state averages.
While some schools in the area demonstrate strong performance, the data also reveals concerning trends across the district. All schools in the data set have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.6% to 24.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, most schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.29% to 98.54%, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Addressing these challenges, such as improving attendance and supporting economically disadvantaged students, could be crucial in raising academic achievement levels across the district.
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