Summary:
The city of Watson, Louisiana is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. The standout school in the area is Live Oak High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Livingston Parish and Louisiana state averages, with 91% of students proficient or better in LEAP English I compared to 77% in the district and 65% statewide.
The schools in Watson have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 78.9% to 85.48% white students. The free/reduced lunch rates at the schools are relatively high, ranging from 50.53% to 58.74%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The student-teacher ratios are slightly higher than the national average at around 21-22 students per teacher.
While the schools in Watson generally perform well on state assessments, with South Live Oak Elementary School and Live Oak High School standing out as top performers, the district may face challenges related to socioeconomic disparities and racial diversity that warrant further investigation. The stronger performance at the elementary and high school levels suggests the district is particularly effective at supporting student learning in the early and late stages of the K-12 education pipeline.
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