Summary:
The 70806 zip code area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to 13 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including public, public charter, and alternative schools. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape with stark contrasts in academic performance, socioeconomic status, and student-teacher ratios among the schools in this area.
At the top of the pack is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, ranked 5th out of 333 Louisiana high schools and boasting exceptional test scores, a low free/reduced lunch rate, and a small student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Tara High School and Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge struggle with proficiency rates below 50% in core subjects. The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with high-performing schools like GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
The diversity of school types and student populations in the 70806 zip code area highlights the importance of school choice and the need for a multifaceted approach to improving educational outcomes for all students. While the data reveals challenges, it also showcases the potential for schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School and GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge to serve as models for academic excellence, even in the face of socioeconomic disadvantages.
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