Summary:
The city of Columbia, Louisiana is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with a mix of performance levels across the district. The standout schools are Columbia Elementary School, which ranks in the top third of Louisiana elementary schools, and Caldwell Parish Junior High School, which excels in Algebra I. However, the district as a whole struggles with lower-than-average test scores and high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
Columbia Elementary School stands out with a 3-star rating and strong performance on LEAP tests, with 72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 73% in Mathematics. In contrast, Union Central Elementary School has the most diverse student body but struggles with lower test scores and an 82.5% free and reduced lunch rate. Caldwell Parish Junior High School also impresses with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly higher than the Caldwell Parish and state averages.
The data reveals a significant disparity in school performance within the Caldwell Parish district, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by the lower-performing schools. Analyzing the data at the individual school level provides more nuanced insights, highlighting the importance of disaggregating data to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement across the district.
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