Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, Scotlandville Pre-engineering 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's student population of 189 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotlandville Pre-engineering 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 Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is 0.06, 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
#782 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's ranking?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is ranked #782 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy often compared to?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Middle Magnet School, Mayfair Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy?
189 students attend Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offer ?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy part of?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy located?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is located in the Scotlandville neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 6 other public schools located in Scotlandville.
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