Best Public Schools in Zip Code 70647


Summary:

The 70647 zip code area is home to two schools - Iowa High School, serving grades 6-12, and J.I. Watson Elementary School, serving grades PK-5. While Calcasieu Parish schools generally perform well, the data suggests a notable contrast in academic performance between these two institutions.

Iowa High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, with test scores that generally exceed the Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana state averages across a variety of subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, J.I. Watson Elementary School generally performs on par with or slightly below the Calcasieu Parish averages, though still exceeding the state averages in many areas. This disparity may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as evidenced by the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school.

Additionally, the racial demographics of the two schools differ, with Iowa High School having a higher percentage of White students and J.I. Watson Elementary School having a more even split between White and African American students. This could be an interesting area for further exploration to understand any potential impacts on academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that while Iowa High School is a strong performer, J.I. Watson Elementary School faces some challenges that may require targeted interventions to support student success in the 70647 zip code area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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