District reports 2025 LEAP results: Acadia slightly above state averages in ELA, math and science

Acadia Parish School Board was briefed on preliminary (raw) results of the 2025 LEAP assessments in English language arts, math and science. The presenting staff member said these results are raw data and not the same as final school or district performance scores.

The presenter, Miss Oterio, said, "Acadia Parish is above the state average for percent of students scoring mastery and above in ELA, math, and science." The district reported the following achievement-level percentages for students who tested: ELA 44% (state 43%), math 34% (state 33%), and science 30% (state 29%). The district was ranked third in its seven-parish region overall, and tied with neighboring Jeff Davis Parish when combining ELA, math and science percentages.

Staff provided grade-by-grade detail: the district reported that fourth grade ELA was 45% (state 42%), fifth grade ELA 45% (state 43%), sixth grade both district and state at 40%, seventh grade both at 44%, and eighth grade district 45% (state 44%). In high school, the presenter said English I and English II were higher than the state averages (English II: Acadia 47%, state 45%).

School-level gains were highlighted. Midland High showed the largest reported increases in several subjects, including a 15-point increase in science and double-digit gains in math and other areas. Richard Elementary and Midland High were noted to have increased the percentage of students scoring mastery and above across ELA, math and science. The presenter said the district has not yet received social studies scores; those will be released later in August after the state approves cut scores.

The presentation emphasized areas for growth and professional development; staff invited questions and noted they will continue to analyze results and report further.

No board action or formal decisions about policy or staffing followed from the presentation at the meeting.