The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in Math. The lowest is 6% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is a regular public school in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Rapides Parish, the school district that covers the parish. The school enrolls a total student body that is small for an elementary school, with a student composition that is predominantly Black, with a much smaller share of white students and thin representation of other racial and ethnic groups. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context.
The school takes the LEAP 2025 state assessments in grades three through five. The most recent results show that in math, a low share of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share was similarly low. In science and social studies, the shares were even lower. All tested students participated, so the results reflect the full tested population. Because only one year of data is available, there is no trend to compare. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No information was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about student support services and classroom conditions.
Alexandria is a mid-sized city that functions as the retail, health care, and transportation center for a multi-parish region. The local economy is anchored by hospitals, a Procter & Gamble manufacturing facility, and government. The city’s population has been declining modestly in recent years, and development is steady rather than rapid. The built environment is auto-oriented; daily errands typically require a car. Housing in the city’s zip code is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks, with home values and rents well below the national median.
No comparison data placing this school against others in Rapides Parish was available, because the county’s district set is too small for a meaningful comparison. The school itself offers no special magnet or charter designation, and no program offerings were reported.
The academic results at Horseshoe Drive Elementary are below the state average, and the school serves a student population with a high concentration of economic need. A parent considering this school would want to learn more about what academic interventions and enrichment are in place, and how the school supports students who are performing below grade level. The surrounding community provides access to regional amenities and affordable housing, though public transit options are limited.
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