Summary:
The city of Scott, Louisiana is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance among these schools, with L. Leo Judice Elementary School standing out as the top performer in the area.
L. Leo Judice Elementary School consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 87-90% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Westside Elementary School lags behind the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in Math.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors among the schools. J. Wallace James Elementary School has a relatively balanced racial makeup, while L. Leo Judice Elementary School has a majority White student population. Additionally, Westside Elementary School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 71.65%, suggesting that socioeconomic status may play a role in student performance. Despite these differences, the data indicates that factors beyond just demographics and socioeconomic status, such as school-level policies and practices, may be contributing to the observed variations in academic achievement among the schools in Scott, Louisiana.
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