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University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)

School · University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) · Baton Rouge, LA

A charter school in Baton Rouge, LA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

3113 Valley Creek Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • Math 15% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 71.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate71%
AP Participation1.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$10,169
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) 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 48Somewhat 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

$69,078

Median home value

$392,600

Median rent

$1,283/mo

College educated

64.6%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
1.5% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lsu Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–122.1 mi1,515Compare →
Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education ProgramPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–122.2 mi61Compare →
Louisiana Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–122.2 mi2,180Compare →
Ebr Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–123.1 mi251Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,169NCES 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.

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) is listed in University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections), serving approximately 4,079 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)

What grades does University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) serve?

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)?

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) has an enrollment of approximately 4,079 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)?

The student-teacher ratio at University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) rank in LA?

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) ranks #1,194 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)'s MySchoolScout rating?

University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) a charter school?

Yes, University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) a Title I school?

No, University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections)?

54.6% of students at University View Academy Inc. (frm La Connections) 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
4,079
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
206
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
4-Year Graduation
71.0%
Area population (ZIP 70808)
36,513
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
31.4
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 70808; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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