Summary:
The city of Hammond, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face challenges with high rates of economic disadvantage, a few standout institutions are providing quality education and driving strong academic performance.
At the top of the pack is Southeastern LA University Lab School, an elementary/middle school that consistently ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana schools. With 87% of students proficient or better in math and 91% in English Language Arts, this school far exceeds state and district averages. In contrast, schools like Woodland Park Magnet and Greenville Park Leadership Academy struggle with low proficiency rates, highlighting the stark disparities in educational opportunities across the Tangipahoa Parish district.
The data suggests that specialized magnet or laboratory school programs, like those at Hammond Westside Montessori, can help drive better outcomes, even in high-poverty areas. However, the overall trend of declining proficiency rates as students progress through the grades underscores the critical importance of ensuring strong foundations in the early elementary years across all schools in the district.
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