Summary:
The city of Kentwood, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts and others struggling to meet state and district averages.
Chesbrough Elementary School and Jewel M. Sumner Middle School are clear standouts, with Chesbrough Elementary having the highest performance across multiple metrics, including 70% of students proficient or better in Math and 61% in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana averages. Jewel M. Sumner Middle School also stands out, with 56% of students proficient or better in Math and 65% in English Language Arts, well above the district and state averages.
In contrast, O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy and Kentwood High Magnet School lag behind the district and state averages, raising questions about potential systemic inequities and the need for further investigation. The data also suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the performance gaps observed across the schools in Kentwood.
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