For Immediate Release
Monday, November 13, 2023
St. James Parish Schools Receives 2023 District Performance Score
St. James Parish Schools’ 2023 District Performance Score (DPS) increased by 6.0 points, growing from 79.1 to 85.1. St. James Parish Schools earned a letter grade of “B” and ranks “Top 3 Most Improved School Systems” in the state of Louisiana.
- Five out of six schools grew in their School Performance Score.
- In the indices of Progress Index and Interests and Opportunities all schools grew.
- Two schools grew in all indices of their School Performance Score.
- Both high schools increased in Assessment Index and Progress Index.
- Both high schools grew in strength of diploma (number of students earning college and Jump Start credentials).
- Both high schools grew in cohort graduation rate index (students graduating in 4 years after entering 9th grade).