Summary:
The city of Bossier City, Louisiana is home to 4 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. These schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with Elm Grove Middle School and Cope Middle School consistently ranking among the top 35-45% of Louisiana middle schools, while Greenacres Middle School and Rusheon Middle School struggle to meet state and district averages in Math and English Language Arts proficiency.
Elm Grove Middle School and Cope Middle School stand out for their strong academic performance, with both schools outperforming the Bossier Parish and Louisiana averages in Math and English Language Arts. Elm Grove Middle School, in particular, has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and the highest percentage of white students (56.51%) among the 4 schools. Cope Middle School excels in Algebra I, with 99% of students scoring proficient or better on the End-of-Course exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving higher-poverty populations, such as Greenacres Middle School (74.8% free/reduced lunch) and Rusheon Middle School (85.83% free/reduced lunch), consistently underperforming their more affluent counterparts. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps across the district and ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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