Excellent
#62 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 5% in state
Helix Legal Academy
Middle School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
339 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Math 11% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helix Legal Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 16 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Helix Legal Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,787
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebr Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Central Louisiana Supports and Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Community School for Apprenticeship LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #6 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helix Legal Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helix Legal Academy
Helix Legal Academy is a public middle school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 115 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helix Legal Academy
What grades does Helix Legal Academy serve?
Helix Legal Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Helix Legal Academy?
Helix Legal Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helix Legal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Helix Legal Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helix Legal Academy rank in LA?
Helix Legal Academy ranks #62 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Helix Legal Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Helix Legal Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Helix Legal Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helix Legal Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Helix Legal Academy a charter school?
Yes, Helix Legal Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Helix Legal Academy a Title I school?
No, Helix Legal Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helix Legal Academy?
87.0% of students at Helix Legal Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (225) 773-4925
- Area population (ZIP 70801)
- 243
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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