Below Average
#1079 of 1,288 schools in LA
Scotlandville Magnet High School
High School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9870 Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
- Math 6% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scotlandville Magnet High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scotlandville Magnet High School 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 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$27,064
Median home value
$113,800
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Southern University Laboratory Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 687 | 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.
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
- #57 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
Scotlandville Magnet High School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scotlandville Magnet High School
Scotlandville Magnet High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 898 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scotlandville Magnet High School
What grades does Scotlandville Magnet High School serve?
Scotlandville Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scotlandville Magnet High School?
Scotlandville Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotlandville Magnet High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scotlandville Magnet High School rank in LA?
Scotlandville Magnet High School ranks #1,079 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Scotlandville Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scotlandville Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Scotlandville Magnet High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotlandville Magnet High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scotlandville Magnet High School a charter school?
No, Scotlandville Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scotlandville Magnet High School a Title I school?
No, Scotlandville Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotlandville Magnet High School?
76.2% of students at Scotlandville Magnet High 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (225) 775-3715
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70807)
- 15,574
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 70807; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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