Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet's student population of 502 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
41%
42%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet's ranking?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is ranked #23 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet often compared to?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?
502 students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet offer ?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet part of?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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