Evangeline Parish

The schools in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana serve a diverse student population across 11 campuses, including 7 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district faces challenges with economic disadvantage and performance gaps, a few standout schools like W.W. Stewart Elementary and Mamou Elementary have demonstrated consistent excellence, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. The top-performing schools, such as W.W. Stewart Elementary and Mamou Elementary, boast proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts that exceed 80%, far outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, lower-performing schools like Ville Platte Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 30% in mathematics and 38% in English language arts. This performance gap appears to be correlated with socioeconomic status, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest proficiency levels.

The racial composition of the schools in Evangeline Parish also varies widely, with some campuses having predominantly white student populations and others having majority African American student populations. This raises questions about equity and access within the district, and highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or the school they attend.