Summary:
The 71109 zip code area of Shreveport, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Caddo Parish school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 90 out of 122 in Louisiana and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in this area demonstrate the potential for high-quality education even in economically disadvantaged communities.
Judson Fundamental Elementary School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 176 out of 675 Louisiana elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. In contrast, Fair Park Middle School and AmiKiDs Caddo are significantly underperforming, with test scores well below the district and state averages.
The schools in this area serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 75.59% to 91.69%. While this highlights persistent challenges of educational equity, the success of Midway Professional Development Center and Queensborough Elementary School demonstrates that high-quality education is possible, even in these circumstances. Understanding the factors contributing to their relative strengths could provide valuable insights for improving the overall quality of education in the 71109 zip code area.
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