Summary:
The 70763 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Paulina Elementary School, which serves grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 774 students. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance is mixed, with strengths in mathematics but challenges in English Language Arts and Social Studies compared to St. James Parish and state averages.
Paulina Elementary School's proficiency rates in mathematics (63%) are slightly below the parish average but above the state average, while its English Language Arts (61%) and Social Studies (42%) proficiency rates lag behind both the parish and state. The school's high percentage of students (60.85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the student population faces significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 could be a positive factor, as smaller class sizes can potentially lead to more individualized attention and support for students.
Over the past three school years, Paulina Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined, from 308th out of 729 Louisiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 380th out of 730 in 2022-2023. This trend suggests the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's performance and potential interventions to support student achievement.
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