Summary:
The city of Minden, Louisiana is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools have a diverse student population, they consistently underperform compared to the Webster Parish and Louisiana state averages on standardized tests.
Minden High School has the largest enrollment with 807 students, while Webster Junior High School has the second-largest enrollment with 519 students. Both schools have a diverse student population, with a significant African American representation. However, their test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 38% to 65% across different subject areas and grade levels.
The schools in Minden also have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 43.62% at Minden High School to 54.12% at J.A. Phillips Elementary School. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the schools' underperformance. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are generally higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio, which could impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.
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