Summary:
Zip code 71486 in Zwolle, Louisiana, is served by two public schools within the Sabine Parish school district: Zwolle Elementary School (serving grades PK-6) and Zwolle High School (serving grades 7-12). Both schools serve a community where nearly 80% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet they achieve above-average academic results in several key areas.
Zwolle High School stands out for its exceptional performance on End-of-Course exams, particularly in English II (83% proficient vs. 67% state) and Biology (70% vs. 60% state). The high school also boasts a very low dropout rate of just 0.5%, compared to the state average of 3.1%, and its state ranking has improved to the 70th percentile. Zwolle Elementary School is a powerhouse in English Language Arts (ELA), with 83% of all students proficient, far exceeding the state average of 70%. Both schools perform above state averages in math (67% each vs. 62% state), but a notable weakness emerges in social studies, where the high school lags significantly behind the state (44% vs. 55%), particularly in U.S. History.
A key challenge for both schools is chronic absenteeism, which is well above the state average of 22.5%. The elementary school's rate of 30.1% is especially concerning for early-grade learning. Despite this, the data suggests a successful "feeder pattern" from elementary to high school, with strong literacy skills built early on and maintained through graduation. The district itself is ranked 35th out of 116 in Louisiana, earning a 4-star rating, and both schools contribute to this positive reputation by delivering strong academic results despite significant socioeconomic hurdles.
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