Caddo Parish Public Schools students achieved exceptional gains in math while sustaining growth in English and science, and demonstrating continued growth, according to data released on Thursday by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Grades 4 and 5 posted notable increases in the percentage of students scoring Mastery and above in ELA, math, and science, highlighting the impact of our district’s commitment to differentiated instruction and high-quality resources. In math for grades 4–8, every grade demonstrated growth in Mastery and above, accompanied by decreases in students scoring in the Unsatisfactory and Approaching Basic categories.
Caddo’s math gains are the product of a deliberate and multi-pronged strategy: the district has doubled daily math instructional time, adopted top-rated, research-aligned curricula and invested heavily in ongoing coaching and professional development for both teachers and school leaders. Following the lead of the Louisiana Department of Education, Caddo has incorporated comprehensive professional development in both numeracy and literacy. Coupled with individualized learning plans, real-time progress monitoring, and embedded intervention blocks, this integrated approach is designed to ensure that every student receives the support needed to achieve and sustain mastery of grade-level standards.
Districtwide, 24 schools increased their percentage of students scoring Mastery and above from 2024 to 2025 across all subjects, including A.C. Steere, Atkins, Captain Shreve, C.E. Byrd, Creswell Elementary School, Fair Park, Forest Hill, Green Oaks, Judson, Magnolia, Midway, North Caddo Elementary/Middle, North Caddo High, North Highlands, Northwood, Pine Grove, Queensborough, Ridgewood, Riverside, Southwood, Summer Grove, Summerfield, University and Woodlawn. When compared to the state, Caddo’s growth mirrored Louisiana’s overall trends, sustaining the upward trajectory we’ve worked to build in recent years.
From 2024 to 2025, major student subgroups, including economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, English language learners, and children from military-connected families, showed year-over-year gains in proficiency across ELA, math, and science.
“I want to congratulate our students, teachers, school leaders and support teams for the dedication that brought us to today’s announcement,” said Keith Burton, Superintendent of Caddo Schools. “From expanded instructional time and research-aligned curricula to targeted coaching and individualized student supports, we have built a foundation that will carry us even further as we continue this work together. While we celebrate these gains, we know we’re not where we need to be. That’s why I’m so proud of the structures we’ve put in place.”
At the high school level, students posted mastery-and-above gains in Algebra I, Geometry, English I and Biology.
Expanding access to high school–level courses in our middle schools, 8th-graders in Algebra I showed some of the greatest gains this year. Mastery-and-above rates soared at Ridgewood from 49.6 percent to 84.62 percent, at Walnut Hill from 60.4 percent to 88.89 percent, and at Donnie Bickham from 58.9 percent to 75.61 percent. These gains underscore that, when given rigorous, standards-aligned opportunities earlier, our middle school students not only rise to the challenge but excel in meeting the high expectations set.
The most significant change in this year’s LEAP administration was a 20 percent reduction in the total time students in grades 3-8 spend on the ELA and math LEAP tests, following efforts by the Louisiana Department of Education. This year also marks the first full operational administration of Louisiana’s redesigned social studies assessments following last year’s field test, and scores will not be released until August.
LEAP includes assessments of ELA, math, science, and social studies for grades 3-12. The tests measure the knowledge and skills defined by the state’s content standards for each grade. 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.
Schools Increasing the Percentage of Students Scoring Mastery and Above Across All Subjects from 2024 to 2025
· A.C. Steere Elementary School
· Atkins Elementary School
· Captain Shreve High School
· C.E. Byrd High School
· Creswell Elementary School
· Fair Park Middle School
· Forest Hill Elementary School
· Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
· Judson Fundamental Elementary School
· Magnolia School of Excellence
· Midway Elementary School
· North Caddo Elementary/Middle School
· North Caddo High School
· North Highlands Elementary School
· Northwood High School
· Pine Grove Elementary School
· Queensborough Elementary School
· Ridgewood Middle School
· Riverside Elementary School
· Southwood High School
· Summer Grove Elementary School
· Summerfield Elementary School
· University Elementary School
· Woodlawn High School