Below Average
#1116 of 1,288 schools in LA
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10755 Cletus, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- Math 2% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northdale Superintendent's Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northdale Superintendent's 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$55,804
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea BridgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Brighter Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Northdale Superintendent's Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Northdale Superintendent's Academy is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northdale Superintendent's Academy
What grades does Northdale Superintendent's Academy serve?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northdale Superintendent's Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northdale Superintendent's Academy rank in LA?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy ranks #1,116 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northdale Superintendent's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northdale Superintendent's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northdale Superintendent's Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northdale Superintendent's Academy a charter school?
No, Northdale Superintendent's Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northdale Superintendent's Academy a Title I school?
No, Northdale Superintendent's Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northdale Superintendent's Academy?
90.2% of students at Northdale Superintendent's 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.3%
- Phone
- (225) 272-2036
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70815)
- 31,924
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 70815; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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