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Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School rates 4.6 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1,109 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana.

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4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1,109 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana

The brief

A school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,109 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 2 of 2 in Southern University Lab School.

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is listed in Southern University Lab School, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math13%22 points below the Louisiana average of 35%2026 LEAP
Reading44%Level with the Louisiana average of 44%2026 LEAP
Proficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2014–2026) and has held near 29% recently.2026 LEAP; 74 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.0
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 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2026).

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 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, 2014-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual 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
53.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
33
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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  4. Southern University Laboratory Virtual Schoolthis school
    4.6
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Southern University Laboratory Virtual 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.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Southern University Laboratory Virtual School serve?

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is 348:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southern University Laboratory Virtual School rank in LA?

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks #1,109 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southern University Laboratory Virtual 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 Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2026).

Is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School a charter school?

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

Is Southern University Laboratory Virtual School a Title I school?

No, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School?

71.8% of students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual 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
348
Student-teacher ratio
348:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Virtual
Yes
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$6,788
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 70813)
1,829
Area median age
19.1

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.