Serving 557 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 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet's student population of 557 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 1,244 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?
557 students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet offer ?
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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