LAC 28:XI.1703. Indicators Contributing to School Grades

A. A school grade shall be based on a combination of indicators in accordance with this Chapter for the percentage of students: 1. scoring at proficient or higher on the state accountability assessment for all students in reading/ELA; 2. scoring at proficient or higher on the state accountability assessment for all students in mathematics; 3. scoring at proficient or higher on the state accountability assessment for all students in social studies; 4. scoring at proficient or higher on the state accountability assessment for all students in science; 5. making growth in reading/ELA in accordance with this Chapter; 6. making growth in mathematics in accordance with this Chapter; 7. making growth, for the lowest performing 25 percent of students, on the state annual accountability assessment in reading/ELA in accordance with this Chapter; 8. making growth, for the lowest performing 25 percent of students, on the state annual accountability assessment in mathematics in accordance with this Chapter; 9. who are English learners making progress or achieving proficiency on an English language acquisition assessment in accordance with this Part. B. A school grade for high schools shall also be based on the percentage of cohort members: 1. earning a standard high school diploma in four years in accordance with §1709 of this Chapter; 2. scoring ready to meet post-secondary goals in accordance with §1711 of this Chapter; 3. scoring ready and earning a recognized credential of quality in accordance with §1713 of this Chapter.