Scale: % at or above basic
Grade 8
Social Studies

84% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 53% in 2008.
Science

87% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.
English Language Arts

85% (2008)

79% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2008.
Math

88% (2008)

84% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2008.
Source: LA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
- The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
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