Rapides Parish was recognized today in Baton Rouge at the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (BESE) Academic Goals and Improvement Committee meeting for outstanding growth in Math LEAP scores during the 2024-2025 school year.

Superintendent Jeff Powell accepted the recognition on behalf of the district, joined by Jamie Hebert, Executive Director of Numeracy, and Dr. Jenna Chiasson, Deputy Superintendent of the Louisiana Department of Education.

District leaders credited the achievement to the dedication and hard work of teachers across Rapides Parish who continue to ensure students master their grade-level content each day.