Summary:
The city of Lacombe, Louisiana is home to two public schools that serve students from elementary through middle school: Chahta-Ima Elementary School and Bayou Lacombe Middle. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on LEAP assessments often exceeding the averages for St. Tammany Parish and the state of Louisiana.
Chahta-Ima Elementary School stands out for its consistently high test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, despite serving a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the school's 67.38% free and reduced lunch rate. Bayou Lacombe Middle School also impresses with its above-average proficiency rates across most grade levels and subject areas, even with an even higher free and reduced lunch rate of 73.74%. Both schools maintain student-teacher ratios within the recommended range, further contributing to their academic success.
The diversity of the student populations at these Lacombe schools is also noteworthy, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups represented. This diversity reflects the broader community and provides valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding. Overall, the data suggests that the public schools in Lacombe, Louisiana are effectively supporting the educational needs of their diverse student bodies and serving as strong academic institutions within the community.
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