Excellent

#9 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 1% in state

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School

Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish

2000 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

468

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

9.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

468

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

9.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Louisiana schools

#9 of 1,288

In Baton Rouge

#2 of 94

public schools

In district

#1 of 79

East Baton Rouge Parish

Equity

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School serves approximately 468 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 1,288 schools in LA.

Structured state assessment records for Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.5 pts above district

9.5

This school 9.5 · Excellent
District avg 6.0
LA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress9.6Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data15

Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendStable

Academics9.4Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency88% (2025 LEAP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency86.3% (2025 LEAP)

Math vs. State Avg+52 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+43.4 pts

Overall Proficiency87% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)

vs. Expected+17.7 pts

Adjusted Percentile91th

Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$15,471

Chronic Absenteeism0.4%

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School — Students at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 95.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

35.9% (2025 LEAP)

ELA Proficiency 94.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

43.0% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

99.5%

ELA

97%

2010

Math

97%

ELA

99.5%

2011

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2012

Math

99.5%

ELA

99.5%

2013

Math

97.5%

ELA

97.5%

2014

Math

99.5%

ELA

99.5%

2015

Math

99.5%

ELA

99.5%

2016

Math

99.5%

ELA

99.5%

2017

Math

99.5%

ELA

99.5%

2018

Math

99.5%

ELA

98%

2019

Math

99.5%

ELA

98%

2020*

Math

86%

ELA

89%

2021*

Math

86%

ELA

89%

2022

Math

93%

ELA

90%

2025

Math

88%

ELA

86.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.

How Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Compares

See how Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

9.5/10

99th percentile in LA

Academic

9.4/10

Excellent

Growth

9.6/10

Excellent

Environment

9.5/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

28%

Teaching Staff

14:1 student-teacher ratio

34 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

0.4%

Location

2000 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, OUR LADY OF MERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Baton Rouge, see our Baton Rouge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet Baton Rouge	0.6 mi	637	9.4
Westdale Middle School Baton Rouge	0.7 mi	559	6.8
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections) Baton Rouge	0.9 mi	4,079	3.8
LA PRINTANIERE MONTESSORI Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	43	5.9
OUR LADY OF MERCY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	858	7.0
ST JOHN PRIMARY & SAINT THERESA MIDDLE Baton Rouge	1.2 mi	667	4.3
DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	61	7.7
OUR LADY-MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	900	4.8
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy Baton Rouge	1.4 mi	2,180	3.7
Bernard Terrace Elementary School Baton Rouge	1.3 mi	245	5.6
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.5 mi	1,145	5.5
Glasgow Middle School Baton Rouge	1.6 mi	609	8.4
ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Baton Rouge	1.5 mi	1,121	5.4
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge Baton Rouge	1.6 mi	433	5.1
TRINITY EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Baton Rouge	1.6 mi	105	7.7
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Baton Rouge	1.8 mi	1,602	9.0
Liberty High School Baton Rouge	2.0 mi	1,241	7.7
LaSalle Elementary School Baton Rouge	1.9 mi	420	5.2
Melrose Elementary School Baton Rouge	2.2 mi	318	6.5
Collegiate Baton Rouge Baton Rouge	2.1 mi	515	3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,078

Median Home Value

$392,600

Median Rent

$1,283/mo

Population

36,513

College Educated

64.6%

Homeownership

53.2%

Avg Commute

18.1 min

Poverty Rate

20.9%

Median Age

31.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Mayfair Laboratory School Baton Rouge, LA	504	9.5
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie, LA	377	9.5
Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette, LA	374	9.5
Westwood Elementary School Westlake, LA	416	9.5
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet Baton Rouge, LA	637	9.4
Bullion Primary School Prairieville, LA	655	9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School

What grades does Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School serve?

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School rank in LA?

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks #9 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School a charter school?

No, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?

28.2% of students at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet 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.