The Bienville Parish School Board announced that several of its schools were recently recognized for their achievements by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

Castor High School, Crawford Elementary School, and Saline High School were recognized as as Top Gains Schools while Saline High School was recognized as an Opportunity Honoree School. These achievements highlight significant student progress and academic success in the district.

School Recognitions (2024-2025) are a part of the accountability system established by the LDOE and are based on the annual School Performance Scores (SPS).

Top Gains School Honorees from Bienville include CHS, CES, and SHS. This award recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth and academic progress, often by meeting or exceeding their annual progress targets, as measured by the LDOE’s Progress Index. To be designated as a “Top Gains Honoree,” a school must typically earn a Progress Index score equivalent to an ‘A’ letter grade.

The Opportunity Honoree School from Bienville is SHS. This honor is given to schools that show outstanding performance among specific student subgroups, helping to close achievement gaps. To be named an “Opportunity Honoree,” a school is generally in the top 10% for performance among historically disadvantaged student groups, such as Students with Disabilities, English Learners, or Economically Disadvantaged students.

These awards celebrate the collective efforts of students, teachers, staff, and administrators in Bienville Parish to provide high-quality education and ensure all students are making meaningful academic progress.