Summary:
The 70444 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with significant disparities in academic achievement, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors.
The standout schools in the area are Chesbrough Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School, which both boast impressive LEAP test scores, with 70% or more of students proficient or better in Math and 61% or more in English Language Arts. These elementary schools significantly outperform the Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana state averages. In contrast, the middle and high schools in the area have more mixed performance, with Jewel M. Sumner High School and Jewel M. Sumner Middle School performing closer to the district averages, and Kentwood High Magnet School lagging behind.
The data also reveals stark racial disparities, with Kentwood High Magnet School having a student body that is 93.29% African American, while Jewel M. Sumner High School is 56.34% White. This highlights significant racial segregation within the school district. Additionally, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Kentwood High Magnet, also tend to have the lowest academic performance, suggesting a strong link between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. While the top-performing elementary schools are excelling, the middle and high schools have more room for improvement, and targeted interventions and support could help raise achievement levels at these institutions.
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