Summary:
The 70115 zip code of New Orleans, Louisiana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the academic performance and student demographics of these schools, highlighting both standout performers and areas for improvement.
The standout school in the area is The Willow School, which consistently achieves exceptional proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels, far exceeding the state averages. For instance, in 4th grade math, The Willow School had a 99% proficiency rate compared to the state's 65%. In contrast, Walter L. Cohen High School appears to be a lower-performing school, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English II. The school is also ranked 296 out of 333 high schools in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates among the schools, with Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math and Science and Young Audiences at Crocker Elementary having the highest rates, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. This socioeconomic factor appears to be correlated with academic performance, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to schools like The Willow School, which has a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 19.29%.
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