For the first time in many years both the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (J-HES) and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School(J-HMS) showed improvement in the school performance scores as released by the Louisiana Department of Education. 

While both schools received a D grade, both showed significant improvement in the  in the actual scores with J-HES improving 8.9 points and J-HMS showing a 5.4 score gain.

The indicator of how well both schools have improved is registered in the 2023 K-8 Progress Index where J-HMS compiled an A grade with a score of 91.1 and J-HES made a 85.9 score, equivalent of a high B grade.

“A School Performance Score summarizes how well a school prepares its students for the next level of study. An Elementary School Performance Score is weighed heavily on assessments alone. This is the first increase from a letter grade of an F since 2017. I would like to thank faculty, staff, students, parents, community members, and the district for their commitment to making this SPS increase happen. This increase is a testament to all of the hard work post-pandemic and the effectiveness of the Wraparound Resources in place. Great job, now let’s keep growing!” -Ms. Copeland, Principal, J-HES