Summary:
The city of Bunkie, Louisiana, is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (1 magnet and 1 charter), and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the Avoyelles Parish district.
Among the standout schools in Bunkie is LA School for Ag Science, a public charter high school that consistently performs well, ranking among the top 115 high schools in Louisiana. This school boasts high proficiency rates on LEAP tests and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the other schools in the area. Another high-performing school is Bunkie Magnet High School, which has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking and generally outperforms the district and state averages in various subjects.
In contrast, Bunkie Elementary School and Central Southwest Alternative High School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state average in many subjects and grade levels. This highlights the significant performance gap between the high-performing and low-performing schools in Bunkie, which may be influenced by the diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. The district-level performance in Avoyelles Parish is generally below the state average, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area.
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