The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Dubberly, a very small rural village in Webster Parish, Louisiana. The school is part of the Webster Parish school district. The village itself is experiencing a population decline and has no downtown commercial district; a U.S. Post Office is the main civic landmark, and residents likely commute to nearby Minden or the Shreveport-Bossier City area for work and amenities. The school sits on a rural highway, and the area’s growth context is one of contraction rather than expansion.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is of a size typical for a rural elementary serving its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller proportion of Black students and a very small share of Hispanic students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs or English learner status was not available.
On state assessments, the school’s results fall in a moderate range with some variation by subject. English language arts showed the strongest performance, with a proficiency rate above a common benchmark, while math was lower. Science and social studies proficiency rates were below this level. A parent considering the school should note that the social studies assessment had a change in its cut scores in the reporting year, so that result may not be directly comparable to prior years. The district brief found little in the way of recent changes to report, and no information was available on disciplinary climate, chronic absenteeism, or staffing ratios, so a family may want to inquire about those topics directly with the school.
Because Central Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer the course pathways that apply to secondary schools. The school’s size and rural setting likely mean that class sizes are manageable, though no specific staffing data was available to confirm this. The school's location on a state highway means that families in the surrounding rural area likely drive their children to school, as there is no public transit described in Dubberly.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is straightforward. The school provides a standard elementary education in a rural, small-town setting. The academic results are mixed, with English language arts being a relative strength and other subjects showing room for improvement. The population decline in Dubberly and the limited local economic activity suggest that the school’s enrollment and community context are stable but not growing. A parent moving to the area should be aware that the village has few commercial or civic amenities of its own, and that the school is one node in a parish-wide district that includes schools in Minden and elsewhere. The lack of certain data points, such as discipline statistics and staffing, is a gap that a prospective parent may wish to explore with school administration. The school’s participation rate on state tests was high, which is a positive sign that students are present for testing. Overall, Central Elementary appears to be a functional neighborhood school for its community, with a mixed academic profile and a rural character that defines the experience for students and families.
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