LAC 28:XI.6403. Achievement Levels

A. The Louisiana achievement levels are: 1. advanced; 2. mastery; 3. basic; 4. approaching basic; and 5. unsatisfactory. B. Achievement Level Definitions. The definitions of the Louisiana achievement levels are consistent with the definitions of basic, proficient, and advanced in English language arts for NAEP. 1. Advanced (Proficient)—students performing at this level have exceeded college and career readiness expectations and are well prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. 2. Mastery (Proficient)—students performing at this level have met college and career readiness expectations and are prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. 3. Basic—students performing at this level have nearly met college and career readiness expectations and may need additional support to be fully prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. 4. Approaching Basic—students performing at this level have partially met college and career readiness expectations and will need much support to be prepared for the next level of studies in this content area. 5. Unsatisfactory—students performing at this level have not yet met the college and career readiness expectations and will need extensive support to be prepared for the next level of studies in this content area.