School Scores Dip Slightly
BOBBY ARDOIN
St. Landry Now.com Editor
Although a large number of St. Landry Parish public schools showed improvement, the latest overall state performance scores for the District showed a decline by less than one percentage point, according to a District news release issued Thursday.
St. Landry graded in the 72.1 percent tile, which is down from the 72.9 score the District recorded in 2024, the press release said.
The state performance score average for all school districts has fluctuated between 80 and 78.1 percentiles over the past two years.
“We acknowledge there is still work to be done to ensure every single student in the St. Landry Parish School District reaches their full potential,” said Superintendent Milton Batiste III.
Batiste added that the District plans to use the 2025 scores to develop strategies for improvement.
“Performance scores give us a view of our strengths and areas where we must intensify our efforts,” Batiste noted.
The Magnet Academy For The Cultural Arts in Opelousas was recognized as a state-recognized Top Gains school in addition to receiving a state award as an Opportunity Honoree, which means the school has provided exceptional work in closing academic gaps in addition to serving all students.
The following scores showed state performance score improvement over 2024:
Central Middle
Grand Prairie
Grolee Elementary
Krotz Springs
Lawtell
Opelousas Junior High
Park Vista
Port Barre Elementary
Port Barre Middle
Opelousas Middle
North Central
Beau Chene
Arnaudville Middle
Plaisance Middle
Creswell Middle
Top Gains School Include:
Arnaudville
Cankton Elementary
Creswell Middle
East Elementary
Eunice Junior High
Grand Prairie Elementary
Grand Coteau Elementary
Grolee Elementary
Krotz Springs
Magnet Academy For The Cultural Arts
Palmetto Elementary
Opportunity Honoree
MACA was recognized additionally for exceptional work in closing academic gaps and serving all students.
