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Red River Charter Academy Case Study

By connecting students to live, certified teachers in Spanish and coding, Proximity Learning helped Red River bridge staffing gaps, raise grades, and unlock new course offerings.

Louisiana

Virtual Synchronous Teaching

Staff Shortage Solution

The Challenge

Three Years of Low Scores Put the School at Risk

For over three years, Red River Charter Academy in rural Mansura, Louisiana, struggled with persistently low test scores, the threat of state sanctions, and a severe shortage of certified teachers. Faculty morale plummeted, leaving Executive Director Charles Jones searching for the talent needed to spark a turnaround.

The Solution

Proximity Master Teachers In Every Classroom

Proximity Learning deployed certified master teachers via synchronous livestream to teach all 28 core and specialty courses for 150+ students in grades 6–12. Onsite facilitators partnered with virtual teachers to support students one-on-one, while teachers customized lessons and assignments aligned to LEAP and ACT standardized tests.

The Results

Higher Grades and Test Scores Across Every Core Subject

After one school year of full Proximity Learning virtual instruction, Red River Charter Academy saw immediate, measurable improvements in both classroom performance and standardized test scores.

+5%–56%Grade increase across all core subjects in a year

+0.7ACT average, median test scores went from 13.1 to 13.8

From F to DStudents reached Mastery and Advanced LEAP levels

Red River Staff Testimonials

Results That Speak for Themselves

“Since implementing Proximity, we have seen a definite increase in our students’ standardized test performance. They solved all our problems. It was a no-brainer to me.”

Charles Jones

Executive Director, Red River Charter Academy

What Made it Work

Expert Instruction, Onsite Partnership, and Real Results

Certified Subject-Area Experts

Each Proximity Learning teacher was certified in their subject area, providing expertise and enthusiasm that Red River Charter Academy could not source locally.

Facilitator-Teacher Collaboration

On-site staff supported classroom activities and conducted one-on-one sessions with students, while also learning instructional techniques from Proximity Learning master teachers.

Test-Aligned Curriculum

Proximity Learning teachers developed and delivered lessons aligned with LEAP and ACT assessments, resulting in immediate score improvements.

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How Proximity Learning Helped Red River Charter Academy Turn Around Student Performance

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