Top-Performing St. Tammany Parish Schools by 2024 LEAP Scores
As the 2024 school year begins, the latest LEAP test scores have been released, shedding light on the academic performance of schools across St. Tammany Parish. The LEAP tests, administered annually to students in grades three through high school, offer insights into how schools are helping students recover academically following the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s results highlight both overall top-performing schools and those that have excelled in overcoming economic disadvantages.
Among the high schools, Mandeville High School led the pack with 59% of its students scoring in the advanced or mastery levels, followed closely by Lakeshore High School at 56% and Northshore High School at 54%. In elementary and middle schools, Tchefuncte Middle and Mandeville Middle Schools tied for top honors in English performance, with 76% of their students reaching the highest categories. Special recognition was also given to schools excelling despite high numbers of economically disadvantaged students, such as Chahta-Ima Elementary, which saw 57% of its students achieve mastery or advanced in English.
In math, Tchefuncte Middle School again stood out, with 72% of students excelling, while E.E. Lyon Elementary made significant strides in supporting economically disadvantaged students, achieving a 48% proficiency rate. This year’s rankings highlight the continued focus on academic growth and underscore the importance of targeted interventions in helping all students succeed. For a deeper dive into the scores of individual schools, readers can access a searchable database.
These results demonstrate a promising recovery from the learning losses seen during the pandemic, but the journey continues as schools work to further close the gaps and push for higher achievement across all demographics.
