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South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9211 Parkway Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Math 14% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 108.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Baton Rouge Charter 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$93,712
Median home value
$353,100
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70810; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardere Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #73 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
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 871 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 108.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,261 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
What grades does South Baton Rouge Charter Academy serve?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is 108.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Baton Rouge Charter Academy rank in LA?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy ranks #1,261 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Baton Rouge Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
76.0% of students at South Baton Rouge Charter 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 108.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (225) 349-7489
- Area population (ZIP 70810)
- 42,585
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 70810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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