Summary:
The 70601 zip code area of Lake Charles, Louisiana is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This diverse set of institutions serves a predominantly African American student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch program.
Among the standout schools in the area is T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana and boasts exceptional test scores, with 99-100% of students proficient in math and English language arts. In contrast, Oak Park Middle School stands out for its high performance in specific subject areas, such as Algebra I and English I, where 92-95% of students score proficient or better, significantly outperforming the Calcasieu Parish and state averages.
The data also reveals a stark performance gap between the top-performing school and the lower-performing institutions, highlighting the challenges faced by schools serving students from low-income backgrounds. However, the presence of two magnet schools, T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet and Washington/Marion Magnet High School, suggests that specialized programs can have a positive impact on student achievement, even in economically disadvantaged areas.
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