Union Parish


Summary:

The Union Parish school district in Louisiana consists of 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative charter school. While the traditional public schools in the district struggle to meet state averages, the Downsville Community Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently outperforms its peers.

Downsville Community Charter School boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to Union Parish High School and Union Parish Elementary School. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of Downsville students were proficient in English Language Arts, while only 36% and 31% of students at the elementary and high school, respectively, achieved proficiency. Additionally, Downsville has a higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic and racial disparities within the district.

The Union Parish school district as a whole is underperforming, ranking 76 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and receiving a 2 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This indicates systemic challenges in providing quality education to all students in the district, and the standout performance of Downsville Community Charter School highlights the potential for alternative educational models to better serve the community.

District Detail

 1206 Marion Highway
Farmerville, LA 71241-9304

 (318) 368-9715

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 122 Louisiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,800

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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