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Public school · Lsu Laboratory School · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lsu Laboratory School

Lsu Laboratory School rates 7.6 on our ten-point scale and ranks 260 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana.

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7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale.

#260 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana

The brief

A school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Students at Lsu Laboratory School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).

It ranks 260 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 1 of 1 in Lsu Laboratory School.

Math84%49 points above the Louisiana average of 35%2026 LEAP
Reading91%47 points above the Louisiana average of 44%2026 LEAP
Proficiency is down 10 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 88% recently.2026 LEAP; 84 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.8
25% of the rating
Academics
8.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 70803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lsu Laboratory School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

College educated
100%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
58
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
60
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
14.4% participation · state average 2.1 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
0.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Lsu Laboratory School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Lsu Laboratory School serve?

Lsu Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Lsu Laboratory School?

Lsu Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lsu Laboratory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lsu Laboratory School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lsu Laboratory School rank in LA?

Lsu Laboratory School ranks #260 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Lsu Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lsu Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lsu Laboratory School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lsu Laboratory School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Lsu Laboratory School a charter school?

No, Lsu Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lsu Laboratory School a Title I school?

No, Lsu Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lsu Laboratory School?

0.2% of students at Lsu Laboratory School 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,515
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
126
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$12,145
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 70803)
3,448
Area average commute
12.6 min
Area median age
19

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.