Below Average
#1074 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
School · Southern University Lab School · Baton Rouge, LA
A school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 9414, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
- Math 16% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 46 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southern University Laboratory Virtual 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 Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 479 | 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
- #2 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 Laboratory Virtual School is listed in Southern University Lab School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of Southern University Lab School, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 348:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
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 #1,074 of 1,288 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 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 348:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Phone
- (225) 771-3490
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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