ACT Scores for Louisiana-2008

The Louisiana Department of Education recently reported 2008 ACT test results.

Overall, Louisiana students scored an average of 20.3 in 2008 which is up from 20.1 for 2007.

This compares with a national 2008 average score of 21.1. In 2007, the national average was 21.2.

African American students scored an average of 17.4 in 2008, up from 17.0 in 2007.

The national results for this group was 16.9 in 2008, down from 17.0 in 2007.

The state's press release noted that "Louisiana's African American and Asian American students demonstrated the greatest subgroup gains in the state."

There is clearly a need to monitor and work to improve our ACT results in the African American community. These test results are used for college placement by many state institutions.

In addition, in 2008, it took an ACT score of 20 to be considered for Louisiana's Opportunity Award, which is a part of the state's TOPS program.

Results ranked from the highest to lowest score are as follows:

22.1/Asian American
21.5/Caucasian American
20.8/Other-No Response
20.5/Hispanic
20.3/All Students
19.7/American Indian
17.4/African American

For a look at state and national results, use our link to ACT. To review the entire press release use our link to the Louisiana Department of Education.

2008 GEE and iLeap Results

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BTW Enters AUS 4 Status (Now Eligible for State Takeover)

The Louisiana State Department of Education released information on Friday, August 1, 2008 that reflects the current status of the mighty BTW Lions. Although the Lions showed a 1.5 improvement over 2007 results, it was not enough to reach the critical score of 60.

The Lions improved from 53.4 to 54.9, just 5.1 points away from 60.

In fact, the Lions fared somewhat better than any of its immediate peers.


School ----2007 SPS----- 2008 SPS---- Pt. Chg -----Pts fm 60

BTW------- 53.4---------- -54.9-------- +1.5--------------- 5.1
Green Oaks- 51.5------------- -49.3 -------------(2.2)------------- 10.7
Woodlawn-- 48.6-------------- 47.7 -------------(0.9) -------------12.3
Fair Park--- 45.4-------------- 45.4-------------- n/c --------------14.6

From a process standpoint, it appears that Department recommendations will take place in the August/September time frame. Those recommendations will follow consultations between state and local officials.

Deputy Superintendent Ollie Tyler adds "This is leading edge work for which there is little precedent. our deliberations will involve fair assessments of the schools, but ultimately will center on the compelling interests of the children in these school communities."

Clearly, these are uncharted waters in the long and proud history of BTW. We do however, agree with Deputy Superintendent Tyler, the interests of the children must be superior to all other considerations.

Interested alums and friends should fully engage at this time in support of our school and community.