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#972 of 1,288 schools in LA
Byrd Avenue Primary School
Elementary School · City of Bogalusa School District · Bogalusa, LA
A City of Bogalusa School District elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Byrd Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427
- Math 57% proficient (2012)
- Reading 67% proficient (2012)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Byrd Avenue Primary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2009, to 62% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Byrd Avenue Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bogalusa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,838
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Bens Ford Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Northshore Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–9 | 3.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City of Bogalusa School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byrd Avenue Primary School is listed in City of Bogalusa School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byrd Avenue Primary School
Byrd Avenue Primary School is a public elementary school in Bogalusa, LA, part of City of Bogalusa School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byrd Avenue Primary School
What grades does Byrd Avenue Primary School serve?
Byrd Avenue Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byrd Avenue Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byrd Avenue Primary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byrd Avenue Primary School rank in LA?
Byrd Avenue Primary School ranks #972 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Byrd Avenue Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Byrd Avenue Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Byrd Avenue Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byrd Avenue Primary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Byrd Avenue Primary School a charter school?
No, Byrd Avenue Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byrd Avenue Primary School a Title I school?
No, Byrd Avenue Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byrd Avenue Primary School?
84.6% of students at Byrd Avenue Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (985) 281-2190
- Area population (ZIP 70427)
- 17,564
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70427; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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