Excellent

#17 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 1% in state

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet

Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish

4510 Bawell Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

637

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

637

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Louisiana schools

#17 of 1,288

In Baton Rouge

#4 of 94

public schools

In district

#3 of 79

East Baton Rouge Parish

Equity

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet

B. R. Foreign Language Acad.

Immersion Magnet is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish. B. R.

Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet serves approximately 637 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. B.

R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,288 schools in LA.

Structured state assessment records for B. R. Foreign Language Acad.

Immersion Magnet show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.4 pts above district

9.4

This school 9.4 · Excellent
District avg 6.0
LA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.3Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data15

Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendDeclining

Academics9.4Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency77.7% (2025 LEAP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2025 LEAP)

Math vs. State Avg+41.7 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+46.1 pts

Overall Proficiency83% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)

vs. Expected+17.7 pts

Adjusted Percentile90th

Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$15,471

Chronic Absenteeism3.8%

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet — Students at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

33.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 89.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

35.9% (2025 LEAP)

ELA Proficiency 93.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

43.0% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2010

Math

97.5%

ELA

92%

2011

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2012

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2013

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2014

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2015

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2016

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2017

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2018

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2019

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2020*

Math

67%

ELA

82%

2021*

Math

67%

ELA

82%

2022

Math

82%

ELA

87%

2025

Math

77.7%

ELA

89%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.

How B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet Compares

See how B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

9.4/10

99th percentile in LA

Academic

9.4/10

Excellent

Growth

9.3/10

Excellent

Environment

9.7/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

33%

Teaching Staff

12:1 student-teacher ratio

54 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

3.8%

Location

4510 Bawell Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School (rated 9.5/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, OUR LADY OF MERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baton Rouge, see our Baton Rouge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Baton Rouge	0.6 mi	468	9.5
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections) Baton Rouge	0.7 mi	4,079	3.8
ST JOHN PRIMARY & SAINT THERESA MIDDLE Baton Rouge	0.8 mi	667	4.3
LA PRINTANIERE MONTESSORI Baton Rouge	1.1 mi	43	5.9
TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.1 mi	105	7.7
Westdale Middle School Baton Rouge	1.2 mi	559	6.8
Glasgow Middle School Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	609	8.4
ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Baton Rouge	1.2 mi	1,121	5.4
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	1,145	5.5
Bernard Terrace Elementary School Baton Rouge	1.4 mi	245	5.6
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge Baton Rouge	1.4 mi	433	5.1
Liberty High School Baton Rouge	1.5 mi	1,241	7.7
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy Baton Rouge	1.6 mi	2,180	3.7
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Baton Rouge	1.6 mi	1,602	9.0
OUR LADY OF MERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.7 mi	858	7.0
DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Baton Rouge	1.8 mi	61	7.7
OUR LADY-MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.8 mi	900	4.8
The Dufrocq School Baton Rouge	2.0 mi	463	5.2
McKinley Senior High School Baton Rouge	1.9 mi	827	3.1
LSU Laboratory School Baton Rouge	1.9 mi	1,515	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,078

Median Home Value

$392,600

Median Rent

$1,283/mo

Population

36,513

College Educated

64.6%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

18.1 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

31.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet

What grades does B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet serve?

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet rank in LA?

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet ranks #17 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet a charter school?

No, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet a Title I school?

No, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

33.3% of students at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.