Summary:
The 70581 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 204 students. This school consistently outperforms the Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 57% to 77% in Mathematics and 67% to 74% in ELA.
While the school's student population is predominantly White (73.04%), it also has a significant African American representation (17.16%) and a small percentage of students identifying as two or more races (9.8%), which could contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.73%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional support and resources to ensure their academic success.
Despite these challenges, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years, suggesting a stable and reliable educational environment for its students. The school's strong academic performance, coupled with its diverse student population and the need to address socioeconomic barriers, make it a unique and important educational institution within the Jefferson Davis Parish district.
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