Summary:
The 70356 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Gibson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school's diverse student population is 38.27% White, 41.36% African American, and 8.02% Hispanic, reflecting the broader demographics of the Terrebonne Parish district.
Gibson Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance in recent years. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts were higher than the district and state averages for most grade levels. However, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates fell below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's proficiency in LEAP Social Studies was below the district and state averages in 2022-2023. These fluctuations in academic performance suggest the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these changes.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 79.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This high rate of economically disadvantaged students may impact the school's resources and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, while Gibson Elementary School has shown some positive academic results in the past, the fluctuations in performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure the school's continuous improvement.
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