Summary:
The city of Zwolle, Louisiana is home to two schools: Zwolle Elementary School and Zwolle High School. While both schools serve the Zwolle community, Sabine Parish data suggests that Zwolle High School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 36% of Louisiana high schools and outperforming state and district averages on several key academic measures.
Zwolle High School's strong performance is evident in its LEAP test scores, with higher proficiency rates than the Sabine Parish and Louisiana averages in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.6 is lower than the 18.2 ratio at Zwolle Elementary School, which may contribute to the high school's academic success. In contrast, Zwolle Elementary School's performance appears to be more average, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 312th and 379th position out of 675-730 elementary schools in Louisiana over the past three years.
The data also reveals some interesting demographic differences between the two schools. Zwolle Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Native American and two or more races students, while Zwolle High School has a larger proportion of African American students. Additionally, Zwolle Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate socioeconomic challenges faced by families with younger children in the area.
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