Summary:
The 71263 zip code is home to two public schools, Oak Grove Elementary School and Oak Grove High School, both of which serve a predominantly white student population with significant minority representation. While the schools generally perform well academically, with test scores exceeding district and state averages in core subjects, they face challenges such as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and relatively high student-teacher ratios.
Oak Grove Elementary School boasts strong performance in mathematics, with 73% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district (64%) and state (59%) averages. In English Language Arts, the school's 63% proficiency rate is slightly below the state average (69%) but above the district average (64%). Oak Grove High School also demonstrates academic excellence, with 74% of students proficient or better in both mathematics and English Language Arts, surpassing the district and state averages.
However, both schools face challenges related to their student population's socioeconomic status. Over 60% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student body. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are relatively high, with 18.8 students per teacher at the elementary school and 17.1 students per teacher at the high school. These factors may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. Despite these challenges, the schools in the West Carroll Parish continue to strive for academic excellence, though their statewide rankings have declined from 4 stars to 3 stars over the past three school years, suggesting a need for ongoing improvement efforts.
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