Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, Amikids Baton Rouge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
92%
41%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Amikids Baton Rouge?
24 students attend Amikids Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Amikids Baton Rouge students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What grades does Amikids Baton Rouge offer ?
Amikids Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids Baton Rouge part of?
Amikids Baton Rouge is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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