Summary:
The city of Broussard, Louisiana is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Martial Billeaud Elementary School and Katharine Drexel Elementary School) and one middle school (Broussard Middle School). Among these, Martial Billeaud Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Lafayette Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Martial Billeaud Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to the other schools in Broussard, as well as the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.2, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance. In contrast, while Katharine Drexel Elementary and Broussard Middle still perform well above state averages, they do not demonstrate the same level of dominance as Martial Billeaud.
The data also reveals differences in the racial makeup and socioeconomic status of the schools, with Katharine Drexel Elementary having a higher percentage of African American students and a higher free/reduced lunch rate compared to Martial Billeaud Elementary. These factors may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed between the schools. Overall, the data highlights the standout performance of Martial Billeaud Elementary, while also revealing the varying levels of achievement and demographic differences among the schools in Broussard.
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