Summary:
The 70809 zip code area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to two elementary schools, Jefferson Terrace Academy and Westminster Elementary School, both of which serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations. While the schools face academic challenges, with performance on standardized tests generally below East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages, there are notable differences in their performance and student demographics.
Jefferson Terrace Academy serves a higher percentage of minority students, with 66.4% African American and 22.98% Hispanic students, and has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (78.09%). The school's performance on LEAP tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 21% to 61% across different subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Westminster Elementary School has a slightly higher percentage of African American students (70.87%) and an even higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (80.18%), but its performance on LEAP tests is generally better than Jefferson Terrace Academy, with proficiency rates ranging from 38% to 64%.
Both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and the racial disparities in their student populations reflect broader demographic trends in the area. While the schools' academic performance is concerning, the data suggests that there may be room for improvement, with Westminster Elementary School's higher proficiency rates in some subject areas indicating the potential for successful practices or strategies that could be replicated or scaled up to benefit both schools.
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