Summary:
The 71301 zip code area of Alexandria, Louisiana is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally perform below the Rapides Parish and Louisiana averages, a few standout schools, such as Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School, consistently outperform their peers in both math and English language arts.
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School is a standout, ranking in the top 30% of Louisiana elementary schools for the past 3 years and excelling in both math and English language arts, with over 75% of students proficient or better. In contrast, D.F. Huddle Elementary and L.S. Rugg Elementary School struggle, with significantly lower proficiency rates. The data also reveals a diverse student population in the area, with a significant African American representation ranging from 47.84% to 90.76% across the schools.
The lone high school in the 71301 zip code, Bolton High School, stands out with relatively low proficiency rates, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English II. This may indicate broader challenges facing the high school, such as resource constraints or difficulties in supporting students' academic and social-emotional needs. Overall, the data suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational approaches, may be contributing to the disparities in student outcomes within the 71301 zip code area.
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