Summary:
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy district. This public charter school has faced persistent academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 15% of Louisiana elementary schools over the past three years. With a student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school's below-average performance across multiple subject areas suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
The school's statewide ranking has been consistently low, and its academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is below the state average across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts were 36% and 52%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 59% and 69%. This persistent underperformance indicates significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to the school's diverse student population.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (41.3% in 2022-2023) highlights the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's community, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.1 is slightly higher than the state average, suggesting a potential need for additional resources and support to meet the needs of the students. Overall, the data suggests that Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve academic outcomes.
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