The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) proudly announces a remarkable fifth consecutive year of growth within the statewide accountability system, as revealed by the release of this year's District Performance Scores (DPS) and School Performance Scores (SPS).
In 2023, LPSS achieved a notable increase of 2.5 DPS points, reaching an impressive 87.3 B, up from 84.8 in 2022. Over the past five years, the district has risen by a total of 8.7 DPS points, compared to the state’s 2.4 point increase, showcasing a sustained commitment to excellence.
Districtwide Achievements:
For the second year in a row, the district does not have an F-rated school, and 93% of LPSS schools scored a C or better. Several schools maintained their respective letter grades while making substantial strides in progress, including Evangeline Elementary School, Northside High School, Southside High School, S.J. Montgomery Elementary School, and Judice Middle School.
Reaching a five-year high are six of the nine components used to calculate the district’s overall performance score, earning LPSS an A in progress. Notably, 100% of LPSS schools earned a B or higher in progress, measuring student growth on state assessments and progress toward scoring at the Mastery level.
Additionally, 26 LPSS schools are recognized by the state as Top Gains Honorees for earning an A in progress and no required interventions, and 13 schools earned an Opportunity Honoree
award for being in the top 10% for performance among students with disabilities, English learners, or economically disadvantaged students.
“We are extremely proud of each of our schools for putting in the hard work each and every day in the classroom. The continued growth we see from year-to-year is a testament to the commitment of our educators, students, parents, and the community. We are grateful to former Superintendent Trosclair for her guidance over the last few years in helping to achieve these results,” states Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr.
School Highlights:
Growth is particularly evident in the performance of five LPSS schools that elevated their scores by a full letter grade:
- E.J. Sam School of Accelerated Learning, achieved a substantial double-digit point increase of 16.9 points and earned the school a letter grade of A. This accomplishment solidifies the school's position as the highest-scoring alternative site in the state.
- Edgar Martin Middle School secured an A grade with a remarkable 9.1-point improvement.
- Charles Burke Elementary School, Ossun Elementary School, and Lerosen Preparatory Academy moved up to a letter grade of B.
Upcoming Changes:
Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, all schools and districts throughout the state will be graded on a different grading scale than the one used in prior years.
“Despite the forthcoming changes to the state’s accountability system, LPSS is focused on continued growth and engaging our community stakeholders to locally define school and district success,” states Touchet.
Leaning on Superintendent Touchet’s various advisory panels made up of educators, business leaders, parents, and the community, the district is working toward identifying what will become the district focal points on school performance moving forward.
About LDOE’s Performance Scores
Since 1999, the state has issued school performance scores for public schools, which are based on student achievement data. To clearly communicate the quality of school performance to families and the public, Louisiana adopted letter grades (A-F). All schools with sufficient data receive school performance scores. To read the FAQ page regarding today’s release, click here.