Summary:
The schools in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana serve students from elementary through high school, with 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school in the district. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some standout schools like Columbia Elementary School consistently ranking highly, while others like Caldwell Parish High School have seen declining performance over time.
Columbia Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the parish, with consistently strong test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Caldwell Parish High School lags behind the state averages in most subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 32% to 59%. The middle school, Caldwell Parish Junior High School, performs better than the high school, with proficiency rates in the 60-70% range for English Language Arts.
Across the district, the schools face challenges related to economic disadvantage, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.89% at Columbia Elementary to 82.5% at Union Central Elementary. This suggests that many students in Caldwell Parish are facing significant economic barriers that may impact their academic achievement. The data also reveals racial disparities, with some schools having a predominantly white student population and others being more diverse.
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