Amikids Baton Rouge (Closed 2023)

5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(17-18)
<50%
64%
(17-18)
<50%
70%
Black
92%
42%
White
8%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
School Statewide Testing
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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