Louisiana R-II

The Louisiana R-II school district in Missouri operates three schools: Louisiana Elementary, Louisiana High, and Louisiana Middle. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.

Louisiana Elementary stands out for its relatively strong math proficiency rates, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders scoring significantly higher than the state average on the MAP Math assessment. In contrast, Louisiana Middle has struggled with math proficiency, with only 19.5% to 35.9% of students scoring proficient or better across grades 6-8, well below the statewide averages. Louisiana High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 122nd out of 460 high schools in 2018-2019 to 210th out of 352 in 2022-2023.

Overall, the Louisiana R-II school district is ranked 211th out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in the state. While Louisiana Elementary shows promise in math, the district's challenges at the middle and high school levels, as well as the high rates of economic disadvantage among its students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for all students.