This past week, the Louisiana Department of Education released 2025 LEAP assessment scores. Tremendous improvements were shown at several north Louisiana school districts, including Jackson Parish, which was ranked #3 overall in the state for increasing the number of students scoring Mastery and Advanced. 

By improving test scores by an amazing three-point increase from the year before, Jackson Parish School District (JPSD) was one of five school systems, along with Caldwell Parish, East Carroll Parish, City of Monroe District, and Union Parish cited for Top Improving Systems Overall in 3-12 Mastery and one of four in 3-8 Mastery. 

In a post (shown below) on the Jackson Parish Schools Facebook page, school district officials acknowledged the impressive gains as being a true concerted team effort by students, parents and teachers of the school system. 

Congratulations to Our School Community!

We are thrilled to announce a 3% growth, 3rd overall in the state, on the 2025 LEAP assessments! This achievement is a direct result of the incredible dedication, hard work, and teamwork of our students, parents, and teachers.

To our students – Your perseverance, effort, and focus are truly inspiring.

To our parents – Thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and belief in your children’s success.

To our teachers – Your commitment to excellence and unwavering support for every learner has made this progress possible.

This growth is more than just a number – it’s a reflection of a strong, united school community. Let’s keep striving, learning, and growing together! 

Overall, the state saw 25 school systems show improvement, 26 stayed steady, and 18 school systems declined, meaning 74% of school systems improved or maintained their 3-12 Mastery rate. In 3-8 Mastery, 36 school systems saw improvement, 19 school systems stayed steady, and 14 school systems declined as 80% of the school systems in the state improved or maintained their Mastery rate.

“These results are more than just numbers; they’re a reflection of the strong policies our Board has put in place to improve teaching and learning across Louisiana,” said Ronnie Morris, President of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.