This report to the Louisiana legislature describes the results of the student assessment phase of a mandated accountability program, in which criterion referenced tests of reading performance in vocabulary, phonetic analysis, structural analysis, comprehension, study skills, and word attack skills were administered to 160,771 students in grades 4, 8, and 11. Tables showing reading domain performance for each level are included. Subgroup report findings are discussed, based on: (1) class size; (2) community type; (3) school size; (4) birth dates; (5) student sex; (6) Title I participation; (7) Title I nonparticipation; (8) bilingualism; (9) ethnic groups; and (10) length of enrollment. (MH)