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About the Louisiana Department of Education
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.
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Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.
Louisiana's Education Priorities
Louisiana's education priorities maintain a clear focus on what matters most for academic achievement.
- Early childhood leading to kindergarten readiness
- Literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading
- Math instruction from foundational to advanced skills
- Opportunities ensuring a meaningful high school experience
- An effective teacher for every student
- Expand educational choice for students and families
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Louisiana State Superintendent
Dr. Cade Brumley
Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.
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Overall increase of one percentage point for grades 3–8; math sees two-point gain
(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today released 2025 results from the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP), showing a one percentage point increase in overall student proficiency for grades 3–8. Thirty-five percent of students achieved Mastery or above (Mastery+) in the 2024–2025 school year, up from 34 percent the previous year.
Notably, math proficiency in grades 3–8 improved by two percentage points. These gains are part of the LDOE’s broader strategy to strengthen math outcomes across Louisiana. Since 2021, Louisiana’s overall Mastery+ rate for grades 3–8 has increased by five percentage points. In this year’s results, 80 percent of school systems either improved or maintained their 3–8 Mastery+ rate, and 74 percent did the same for grades 3–12.
“Louisiana teachers are the driving force behind the steady, sustained progress of the past five years,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “While today’s results show continued movement in the right direction, they also underscore the challenges ahead. We must accelerate efforts to support educators, raise expectations for students, and maintain our laser focus on academic achievement.”
2025 LEAP Results
- Grades 3–8 Mastery+ rate increased by one point to 35 percent.
- Math Mastery+ rate increased by two points to 33 percent.
- English language arts (ELA) Mastery+ rate remained steady at 43 percent.
- Science Mastery+ rate increased by one point to 29 percent.
- High school Mastery+ rate declined by one point to 35 percent.
Final Set of LEAP Results Under Current Accountability System
These LEAP results will contribute to 2025 school performance scores, which will be released later this year. They also represent the final set of LEAP results used under Louisiana’s current accountability system.
Student results from LEAP tests taken during the 2025-2026 school year will factor into the first official school performance scores utilizing Louisiana’s revised accountability system. Those performance scores will be released in late 2026.
Designed to be a catalyst for academic growth, Louisiana’s revised accountability system will raise the bar for academic success, enhance the value of career education, and make it easier for the public to understand how schools are performing.
Earliest Statewide Data Release Since 2016
This year marks the earliest release of statewide LEAP results in nearly a decade. The LDOE provided school and system-level results today, and student-level reports were shared with school systems on June 30. LEAP data has traditionally been released in late July or early August. Releasing results earlier gives school systems more time to plan instruction and support based on the most current data.
The LDOE is encouraging school systems to provide student results to families as quickly as possible. Parent guides are available on LDOE’s website. Families with questions should contact their child’s school or school system.
About LEAP
LEAP measures proficiency in ELA, math, science, and social studies for grades 3-12. Student scores are reported on five levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, or Advanced. Students scoring Mastery and Advanced are considered proficient, or ready for the next grade level without the need for remediation or additional support. Scores are used to help teachers identify students who need additional support or more challenging work in each subject. The information will also be used to measure how well schools and school systems are helping students achieve higher expectations.
Social studies results will be released later this year when the summer educator committees finalize the results from the new social studies tests that were administered operationally for the first time in 2024-2025. The LDOE has been developing and testing a social studies assessment for Louisiana’s new Freedom Framework social studies standards.
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