Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson Terrace Academy 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Terrace Academy's student population of 744 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Terrace Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Academy is 0.51, which is less 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
#1101 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
66%
41%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Terrace Academy's ranking?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is ranked #1101 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy?
744 students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jefferson Terrace Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Terrace Academy?
Jefferson Terrace Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Terrace Academy offer ?
Jefferson Terrace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson Terrace Academy part of?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 3/5/2015
love this school this is my first year and it feels like i've been there for years !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr.Davis we will miss you !!!! :)
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