Serving 216 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's student population of 216 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating the Art of Engineering Excellence.
School Rankings
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is 0.08, which is less 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
#680 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
96%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-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 Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's ranking?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is ranked #680 out of 1,244 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
216 students attend Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offer ?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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