Summary:
The 70807 zip code area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly African American student population, with a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the area.
While the majority of schools in the 70807 zip code struggle academically, a few stand out as high-performing. Progress Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Louisiana elementary schools, with strong academic results in Math and English Language Arts. Similarly, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy, a high-performing middle school, outperforms the district and state averages in Math and English Language Arts, particularly in Algebra I. On the other hand, Crestworth Elementary School has demonstrated consistent improvement, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating in recent years.
The data suggests that the socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools in the 70807 zip code contribute to their overall academic underperformance, with proficiency rates ranging from 6% to 71% in Math and 31% to 84% in English Language Arts. However, the presence of high-performing schools, such as Progress Elementary and Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy, indicates that with the right resources, leadership, and strategies, schools in this area can achieve strong academic results and better prepare students for success. Investing in high-quality middle school education may be a key lever for improving overall academic outcomes in the 70807 zip code, as demonstrated by the exceptional performance of Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy.
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