Summary:
The 70529 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school, that collectively serve students from diverse backgrounds and deliver strong academic performance. The standout schools in this area are Charles M. Burke Elementary School and Duson Elementary School, both of which have consistently ranked in the top 25% of Louisiana elementary schools for the past 3 years.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School boasts impressive math proficiency rates, with 85% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the Lafayette Parish (69%) and Louisiana (59%) averages. The school also maintains solid English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 73% proficiency, on par with the Lafayette Parish average. Duson Elementary School also stands out, with 81% of students scoring proficient or better in math, well above the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana averages.
The schools in the 70529 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 60.69% at Judice Middle School to 73.55% at Duson Elementary School. Despite these challenges, the schools have maintained their strong performance, consistently outperforming the Lafayette Parish and Louisiana averages in both math and ELA proficiency.
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