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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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Louisiana's Education Priorities
From being ready to learn on the first day of kindergarten to thriving in a career, college
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The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.
Statewide score rises in final year of the current accountability system
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released School and District Performance Scores for the 2024-2025 school year today, marking the fourth consecutive year of statewide improvement. Louisiana students achieved the highest overall score under the current 150-point system.
“Four years of steady growth is a testament to Louisiana teachers, leaders, students, and families,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “This progress shows what’s possible when we remain focused on strong instruction and improved academic outcomes.”
2025 Performance Scores
Louisiana’s statewide performance score for 2025 is 80.9, an increase of more than five points since 2021 (75.3) and nearly a full point above last year’s score (80.2). Statewide results held steady or increased across all index areas.
Overall, 21 percent of schools earned a letter grade of A, 31 percent earned a B, 32 percent earned a C, 12 percent earned a D, and 4 percent earned an F. Forty-four percent of elementary and middle schools earned an A or B and 70 percent of high schools earned an A or B.
Individual School and District Performance Scores are now available on the LDOE website. The LDOE has also published a list of the top systems and schools in the state for achievement and growth.
Final Performance Scores Under Current System
This year’s release is the final set of official results calculated using the current accountability formula, which has been criticized as outdated, difficult to understand, and no longer reflecting the level of preparation Louisiana students need for true career and college readiness.
Beginning next year, Louisiana will transition to a revised system, Grow. Achieve. Thrive., that raises expectations for student performance, uses clear and transparent measures, and places greater emphasis on whether students graduate ready for a career, college, or military service.
Schools and systems will be measured using a straightforward scorecard organized around three clear expectations for every student:
- Grow: Students should make meaningful academic progress every year
- Achieve: Students should reach proficiency in key subjects
- Thrive: Students should graduate on time and be prepared for a career, college, or service
The first official performance scores using Grow. Achieve. Thrive. will be released next year. To support the transition, the LDOE has produced simulated 2025 performance scores using the revised formula. These simulations are not official results, but provide schools and systems with a preview of how the new model will impact current performance.
Early Childhood Profiles
The LDOE also released 2025 Early Childhood Performance Profiles today. Each publicly funded child care, Early Head Start/Head Start, and school-based program serving children from birth to age five in Louisiana receives a performance profile that includes a rating based on rigorous classroom observations. Each network of providers within a community also receives a performance profile.
The latest early childhood data reveals a 5.54 statewide performance rating, indicating a 0.05 increase from 2023-2024. More than 95% of early childhood sites are rated Proficient or higher, with 73% of sites rated High Proficient or Excellent and 95% of community networks rated as High Proficient or Excellent. All observation domain scores increased statewide. Additionally, for the first time, early language support for birth to two year olds met the threshold of high-quality as captured by the Engaged Support for Learning domain.