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The Louisiana Department of Education has introduced a new accountability system that will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year.
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is updating the way school performance scores are measured. This new scoring system raises the bar and ensures that grades now reflect how well schools help students learn, advance and prepare for life after graduation. While the new scoring system may temporarily cause schools’ performance scores to drop, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System remains committed to growing every student to achieve greatness and thrive beyond test scores.
Schools should be measured by the number of students growing in math and English, with special attention paid to the lowest achieving students.
Schools should be measured by the number of students who are proficient in math, English, science, and social studies.
High schools should be measured on the number of students graduating on time, showing readiness on a nationally recognized exam, and prepared to accelerate.
Simple & Transparent: Uses a 100-point scale that evenly measures foundational elements.
High Expectations: Encourages students to grow, achieve proficiency and thrive after graduation.
Career & College Readiness: Places greater emphasis on preparing students for success beyond high school.
Scores are measured by the assessment of students based on the three new metrics: Grow, Achieve and Thrive.
Grow: Measures students growing in math and English, with special attention paid to the lowest-achieving students.
Achieve: Measures students who are proficient in math, English, science and social studies.
Thrive: Measures how many high school students graduate on time, demonstrate readiness on a nationally recognized exam and are prepared to accelerate.
The district will share its data under the current and new frameworks. We’ll also share district-specific breakdowns to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
1. Provided specific professional development for school and district leaders.
2. Invested in high-quality instructional materials.
3. Committed to high-dose tutoring for students who need it most.
The new system holds schools to high standards, giving families clear and trustworthy information about school performance.
It emphasizes growth for all students, proficiency in key subjects, and preparation for life after graduation. these are the core elements of a high-quality education and reflect EBR’s ongoing commitment to helping every student Grow, Achieve and Thrive.
To learn more, visit the Louisiana Department of Education’s website.