Special School District
School District · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$162,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$162,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Evaluating Special School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Special School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Pineville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
Alexandria · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#18 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$162,005
+$146,915 vs Louisiana median
District size
306 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
Top-Rated Schools in Special School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinecrest Supports & Services Center | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Special School District
Special School District is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 306 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The district invests $162,005 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Special School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pinecrest Supports & Services Center, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Special School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 30.3%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Special School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Special School District with test data.
Schools in Special School District
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Baton Rouge
- Total Enrollment
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Special School District?
Special School District has 4 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Special School District?
The average composite rating for Special School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Special School District?
Special School District spends $162,005 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Special School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Special School District is 4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Special School District?
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is the highest-rated school in Special School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Special School District?
Across schools in Special School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Special School District compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Special School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.3%
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Compare Special School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
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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