Mansfield Elementary School proudly announces extraordinary literacy growth for the 2024-2025 school year, as demonstrated by student performance on the Louisiana Department of Education’s Universal Literacy Screener. The assessment, mandated by Act 520 and measured by the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) tool, highlights Mansfield Elementary’s continued commitment to academic excellence in early literacy.
From the beginning-of-year (BOY) to end-of-year (EOY) screener, Mansfield Elementary students in grades K-2 achieved remarkable gains, significantly outpacing both district and state averages. These gains reflect the hard work and dedication of students, teachers, school leaders, and families.
Highlights of Mansfield Elementary’s 2024-2025 Literacy Success:
MES Kindergarten Success:
77% of MES students at or above grade level
DeSoto Parish Benchmark: 71%
State Average: 61%
MES First Grade Success:
79% of MES students at or above grade level
DeSoto Parish Benchmark: 77%
State Average: 69%
MES Second Grade Success:
74% of MES students at or above grade level
DeSoto Parish Benchmark: 73%
State Average: 65%
These results place Mansfield Elementary as a leader not only within DeSoto Parish but across the state. The school’s performance directly contributes to the district’s overarching literacy goals and reinforces the importance of early reading proficiency as a foundation for lifelong learning.
“We stress to our students every day that hard work pays off and our teachers model this continually for our students. We are beyond proud to lead Desoto Parish and the state of Louisiana in reading performance,” said Principal Amanda LaFollette. “The MES team believes in the potential of our Little Wolverines and will continue to provide them with the tools they need to achieve all of their goals and ultimately realize their dreams!”
The DIBELS assessment is a powerful tool in tracking early reading development and provides valuable insights into student progress throughout the year. Mansfield Elementary’s ability to use this data to drive instruction and support has proven instrumental in boosting achievement.
“Mansfield Elementary’s results are a testament to what’s possible when—works in unison with a clear focus on student outcomes,” said Superintendent Clay Corley. “Their performance exemplifies our district’s commitment to high performance and early literacy, and our mission to ensure every child can read at or above grade level by third grade. We are extremely proud of the hard work that our students, teachers, and administrators are putting forth in this effort.”
Mansfield Elementary School remains committed to nurturing strong readers, confident learners, and future leaders—starting in kindergarten and growing stronger with each grade.
