The Louisiana Department of Education has released its assessment of all state supported schools, including the Monroe City Schools.
The data from the assessment reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools maintaining excellence while others face persistent challenges in core subjects across multiple grade levels.
The data, covering recent academic years through 2024, shows a clear divide between high-performing schools like J.S. Clark Elementary (B, 89.7) and Ernest Neville High School (A, 96.0), and struggling institutions such as Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary (F, 38.9) and Barkdull Faulk Elementary (F, 45.8).
At the high school level, Ernest Neville High School stands as the district’s top performer, maintaining an A grade with a 96.0 score and an ACT average of 19.6. The school demonstrates consistently strong performance across subjects, with particularly impressive results in English II, where 61% of students achieved high achievement levels (47% mastery, 14% advanced) in 2024.
In contrast, Carroll High School Magnet, despite its magnet status, earned a B grade (76.4) with an ACT average of 15.4. Despite its B letter grade, its students consistently perform at below-basic rates ranging from 65% to 82% across subjects.
At the elementary level, J.S. Clark Elementary School, which is allowed selective admission as a former racial magnet school, showcases…
