Below Average
#1015 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southern University Lab School
School · Southern University Lab School · Baton Rouge, LA
A school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 9414, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
- Math 29% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern University Lab School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Southern University Lab 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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)
College educated
53.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University Laboratory Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Central Louisiana Supports and Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Ebr Readiness Superintendent AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 345 | 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.
Southern University Lab School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $6,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Southern University Lab School is listed in Southern University Lab School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern University Lab School
Southern University Lab School is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Southern University Lab School, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern University Lab School
What grades does Southern University Lab School serve?
Southern University Lab School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern University Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern University Lab School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern University Lab School rank in LA?
Southern University Lab School ranks #1,015 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Southern University Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern University Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Southern University Lab School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern University Lab School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern University Lab School a charter school?
No, Southern University Lab School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern University Lab School a Title I school?
No, Southern University Lab School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern University Lab School?
47.4% of students at Southern University Lab 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (225) 771-3490
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 70813)
- 1,829
- Area median age
- 19.1
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 70813; 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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