Education Scorecard ranks Louisiana first among states in reading growth from 2022 to 2025 and second among states in math growth over that same time frame. Governor Jeff Landry congratulates the students for achieving historic academic gains.
“This announcement is a major win for them. It’s also a major win for our teachers, for our parents, and for our school systems across Louisiana,” Landry said.
Landry noted when the Education Recovery Scorecard released its report last year, Louisiana held the same rankings in both metrics in the period from 2019 to 2024.
“Not only have we been able to leap, but we can hold that standing as well. That means that Louisiana is still leading the nation,” Landry noted.
Landry says Louisiana is the only state to surpass pre-pandemic levels.
“Much of the country is still recovering from learning losses. We’re not catching up; we’re leading,” Landry said.
This Scorecard follows the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, where Louisiana jumped 17 spots up to No. 32 – the highest ranking in the state’s history.
Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says these rankings are a point of pride for the state, but they’re not satisfied and will keep pushing for greater academic outcomes.
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