According to the recently released results by the Louisiana Department of Education, DeSoto Parish students have shown significant improvement in proficiency across various core areas:

• Grades 3-8: There has been a 3% increase in the percentage of students achieving proficiency in math and a 6% increase in science.

• Third Grade: The number of proficient students across the district increased by an average of 5%.

• Biology: DeSoto Parish also saw notable growth in the number of students reaching proficiency.

Superintendent Clay Corley offered strong praise for the work students and staff are doing, “We are immensely proud of the hard work and achievements of our students and staff in sustaining the growth we’ve seen in recent years. The impressive performance of our 3rd graders highlights the solid foundation being built in our early grades, setting the stage for future success. We deeply appreciate the dedication and efforts of our students, teachers, and support staff. By working together, we are fostering a culture of high performance, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.” 

DeSoto Parish Schools remain focused on fostering a high-performance culture and providing a caring and supportive environment for all students and believe their commitment to excellence and small-town traditions ensures that every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

“We are proud of DeSoto students and teachers for sustaining the growth we have seen in recent years.  Our third graders throughout the district made remarkable gains from the group effort of our teachers, students, and families as we work together to strengthen early literacy and prepare students for future success.  As always, we continue to focus on the growth opportunities ahead as we embark on our upcoming school year,” said Bridget Flanders, Director of Student Learning.

Source: desotopsb.org