Summary:
The city of Tickfaw, Louisiana is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Lucille Nesom Memorial and Midway Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Natalbany Middle). These schools serve a community facing significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all three campuses.
Among the standout schools, Midway Elementary emerges as the top performer, with the highest overall proficiency rates in both Mathematics (53%) and English Language Arts (56%). The school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in these subjects also lead the district. In contrast, Lucille Nesom Memorial and Natalbany Middle lag behind, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
While the academic performance of these schools is generally underperforming, Natalbany Middle stands out for its strong proficiency rates in the English I End-of-Course exams, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024. This suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and the sharing of best practices across the Tangipahoa Parish district to help raise the overall academic achievement of all students in Tickfaw.
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