Louisiana education officials have released the results from this year's standardized tests.
They say that Louisiana students had the highest overall "mastery" rate since they've been giving this version of the test.
"Results from the 2026 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) show a two-percentage-point increase in students scoring Mastery or Advanced (Mastery+) in grades 3-12. The increase to 36% marks the highest overall statewide performance on record for grades 3-12," a press release states. "The LEAP results released today are from the 2025-2026 school year. Students improved or maintained Mastery+ in 28 of the 31 grades and courses assessed by LEAP (90%)."
You can search for your school's performance or your school system's results at these links:
- 2026 State and School System Results [5cqkjthbb.cc.rs6.net]
- 2026 School Results [5cqkjthbb.cc.rs6.net]
State officials say you can find "more detailed assessment data" for grades 3-8 and high school[5cqkjthbb.cc.rs6.net] in the LDOE data library [5cqkjthbb.cc.rs6.net].
"The 2026 LEAP results are the first that will contribute to School Performance Scores under Louisiana’s revised accountability system, Grow. Achieve. Thrive. [5cqkjthbb.cc.rs6.net] LEAP data is a measure used to calculate School Performance Scores, which help provide a broader picture of school and system performance," the release states. "Because the revised system uses new measures and a higher bar, some school and system ratings may look different when the first official scores are released later this year. The largest changes are at the high school level, with a greater emphasis on academic growth, proficiency, and readiness after graduation."
Several Acadiana school systems have sent out releases about their performance, we're posting them here as we receive them so you can read them for yourself:
CALCASIEU PARISH:
Calcasieu Parish School Board again shows growth in LEAP performance, continuing to outperform state
With today’s release of LEAP results from the Louisiana Department of Education, the Calcasieu Parish School Board is proud to announce another year of growth for the district. This year’s results show a two-point growth in third through twelfth grade students performing at or above grade level, putting the districts six points above the state average.
“What we see today reflects the work of our people, the work of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Superintendent Dr. Jason VanMetre. “Changes happen year-to-year at the state level when it comes to grading scales for school districts, but what doesn’t change is the commitment we have to setting our students up for success. We see that clearly here today.”
W.T. Henning Elementary School topped the charts for Calcasieu in overall school growth, improving their previous performance by 14 points. Following with an eight-point growth were R.W. Vincent Elementary School and Westlake High School, marking the second year in a row R.W. Vincent has been one of CPSB’s top growing schools. In overall performance, T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School marked the district’s top performing elementary school, while Moss Bluff Middle School claimed the title at the middle school level, and Sam Houston School at the high school level.
Notable shifts in the district’s academic approach contributed to these improvements, including a focus on math at the elementary and middle school levels, as well as a change in high-dosage tutoring.
“For the students in need of high-dosage tutoring in our district, we shifted our focus and saw meaningful gains,” said Dr. VanMetre. “We brought in one of our most valuable resources, retired teachers, and gave students face-to-face opportunities for improvement. It worked.”
The results released today are the first in a new system designed by the state and will factor into School Performance Scores released later this fall. View all results here [doe.louisiana.gov].
IBERIA PARISH:
Iberia Parish Students and Schools Show Continued, Steady Growth on 2025–2026 LEAP Assessments
New Iberia, La. – Iberia Parish School District is proud of continued progress made by its students, teachers, administrators, and staff following the release of the 2025–2026 LEAP Assessment Results.
The data released today reports the percentage of students achieving Mastery and Above across grade levels and subject areas. These results reflect the dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence demonstrated throughout the district. Mastery Performance is one component used to calculate school and district performance scores under Louisiana's new accountability system. Official school and district accountability scores are expected to be released later this fall.
District Highlights
- Iberia Parish showed overall growth in Mastery and Above performance in Grades 3–8.
- Ten schools demonstrated growth in Grades 3–8 Mastery and Above across all tested subjects.
Schools with the greatest overall growth (>5%) in Grades 3–8 All Subjects Mastery include:
- Loreauville High School: +7%
- North Lewis Elementary: +6%
- Anderson Middle School: +5%
- Delcambre High School: +5%
Additional district achievements include:
- 6 schools increased Mastery and Above performance in English Language Arts (ELA).
- 11 schools increased Mastery and Above performance in Mathematics.
- 11 schools increased Mastery and Above performance in Science.
- 12 schools increased Mastery and Above performance in Social Studies.
Delcambre Elementary Leads the District
Delcambre Elementary School continues to lead the district in overall Mastery and Above performance, with 59% of students achieving Mastery or above—significantly exceeding the state's 35% mastery rate.
Strong Mathematics Performance
The district is especially proud of its continued success in mathematics.
- Iberia Parish increased Grades 3–8 Math Mastery and Above performance by 3 percentage points.
- Iberia Parish outperformed the state by 5 percentage points in Grades 3–8 Math Mastery and Above, with 39% of students achieving Mastery or above.
- Iberia Parish also exceeded the state by 3 percentage points in Grades 3–High School Math Mastery and Above, with 38% of students reaching Mastery or above.
Schools showing the strongest growth (>5%) in Grades 3–8 Math Mastery include:
- Coteau Elementary: +9%
- Delcambre High School: +8%
- Iberia Middle School: +8%
- Anderson Middle School: +5%
- Loreauville High School: +5%
- St. Charles Elementary: +5%
- Caneview Elementary: +5%
"We congratulate our students, teachers, school leaders, and families for these outstanding accomplishments," said district leadership. "These gains reflect the collective effort taking place across Iberia Parish to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. While we celebrate this progress, we remain committed to continuous improvement and helping every student reach their highest potential."
The Iberia Parish School District looks forward to building on this momentum as schools prepare for another successful academic year.
LAFAYETTE PARISH:
Celebrating Growth: LPSS Students Outpace State on LEAP
LAFAYETTE, La. — Following the state release of student results, Lafayette Parish School System is celebrating continued academic achievement as 43% of students scored Mastery or above on 2025-26 LEAP Assessment with growth in Science, Social Studies and Math across all grade levels.
The district’s performance exceeded the statewide average of 36% by seven percentage points, highlighting the strong progress of Lafayette Parish students and their continued outperformance of students statewide.
Growth is one of LPSS’s four Core Values and remains at the heart of the district’s efforts to strengthen instruction, improve student achievement and expand opportunities for every student.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate our students and the educators who support them,” Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. said. “Their success reflects tremendous effort across our schools. Attendance has also increased year over year, reinforcing that students grow and thrive when they are present, engaged and learning in the classroom.”
The 2025–26 results continue a positive academic trend for LPSS and reflect the dedication of students, families, teachers, school leaders and support staff throughout the district.
The results are especially significant as Louisiana transitions to a new accountability system in which Mastery is the benchmark for proficiency and scores below Mastery will not contribute points toward a school system’s School Performance Score.
“We are proud of the growth our students have demonstrated,” Touchet said. “We will continue building on this momentum and helping every student grow.”
ST. MARTIN PARISH:
ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOLS SHOW POSITIVE GAINS ON 2026 LEAP RESULTS
From: Superintendent Frederick Wiltz, St. Martin Parish Schools
Grades 3-8 students outpace the state’s overall growth, with St. Martin Parish posting the largest ELA and Math gains among surrounding Acadiana-area districts St. Martin Parish, July 6, 2026 – St. Martin Parish students demonstrated positive academic growth on the 2026 LEAP assessments released by the Louisiana Department of Education. LEAP assessments measure student proficiency in English/Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and social studies.
In Grades 3-8, St. Martin Parish’s overall mastery rate increased from 25% in 2025 to 28% in 2026, a gain of 3 percentage points. This growth exceeded the statewide gain of 1 point and tied St. Martin Parish for the largest overall Grades 3-8 improvement among the surrounding Acadiana-area districts. Results from the 2026 LEAP assessments also show:
● St. Martin Parish Schools achieved a 3-point increase in the percentage of Grades 3-8 students scoring Mastery and above across all tested subject areas. This growth was higher than the state’s 1-point increase and matched the largest overall gain among Acadiana-area districts.
● Students in Grades 3-8 improved 3 points in ELA, increasing from 36% in 2025 to 39% in 2026. The state’s ELA mastery rate remained flat during the same period. St. Martin Parish also posted the largest Grades 3-8 ELA gain among the surrounding Acadiana-area districts.
● In math, students in Grades 3-8 improved 4 points, increasing from 25% in 2025 to 29% in 2026. This was higher than the state’s 1-point math increase and represented the largest Grades 3-8 math gain among the Acadiana-area districts.
● Science mastery rates also improved in Grades 3-8, increasing from 20% in 2025 to 23% in 2026. St. Martin Parish’s 3-point science gain exceeded the statewide science gain of 2 points.
● Social studies mastery rates increased from 20% in 2025 to 21% in 2026, showing continued positive movement following the return of operational social studies assessment results.
● When Grades 3-8 and high school tested subjects are combined, St. Martin Parish improved from 25% in 2025 to 27% in 2026, matching the statewide 2-point gain and outpacing several surrounding districts.
● St. Martin Parish also saw encouraging gains among several student groups. Students with disabilities increased by 3 points overall mastery, while the statewide result for students with disabilities remained flat. Male students increased by 4 points, compared with a 2-point statewide gain. Additional gains were also seen among Asia students, Black students, Hispanic students, White students, homeless students, and students in foster care.
The mastery rate measures the percentage of students who scored Mastery or above on LEAP and are considered proficient. 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. Student LEAP scores can be accessed in the Parent Command Portal at this time, and individual student score reports will be sent home with students the first week of school.
We are proud of the progress reflected in these results, which represent the hard work of our students, teachers, school leaders, support staff, families, and community. While there is still important work ahead, we are encouraged by the positive growth across the district and remain focused on building this momentum, strengthening instruction, and ensuring that every student in St. Martin Parish has the opportunity to succeed.
VERMILION PARISH:
