Southern University Lab School School District
School District · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
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Southern University Lab School
Baton Rouge · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Baton Rouge · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#69 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$6,788
$8,302 vs Louisiana median
District size
827 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Southern University Lab School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern University Lab School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Southern University Laboratory Virtual School | 4.6 / 10 |
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About Southern University Lab School
Southern University Lab School is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 827 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.6:1. The district invests $6,788 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Southern University Lab School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southern University Lab School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Southern University Lab School students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
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Schools in Southern University Lab School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern University Lab School with test data.
Schools in Southern University Lab School
2 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Baton Rouge
- Total Enrollment
- 827
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has 2 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern University Lab School?
The average composite rating for Southern University Lab School is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School spends $6,788 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern University Lab School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern University Lab School is 23.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School is the highest-rated school in Southern University Lab School with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Southern University Lab School?
Across schools in Southern University Lab School with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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