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Louisiana School for the Deaf

Q: How many students attend Louisiana School for the Deaf?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Louisiana School for the Deaf.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Louisiana School for the Deaf?

Students at Louisiana School for the Deaf are 62% African American, 26% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Summary

The Louisiana School for the Deaf is a small public school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that serves 89 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a predominantly African American student population. However, the school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across core subjects.

The Louisiana School for the Deaf has extremely low test scores compared to the state, with only 7% of 8th graders proficient in Math, English Language Arts, and Social Studies, compared to state averages of 47%, 70%, and 53% respectively. Additionally, over 90% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 29.6, higher than the nearby Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (19 students per teacher) and the state average.

Interestingly, the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, which serves a similar population of students with special needs, outperforms the Louisiana School for the Deaf academically, with 42% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 27% in Social Studies. This suggests that the Louisiana School for the Deaf may need to explore targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.

Students ?

29.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

92.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

(225) 769-8160

District: LA Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.8%

White:

25.8%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 1st percentile in 2015 → <1st in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Louisiana average (7% vs 55% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 63 pts below the Louisiana average

!Large classes — about 30 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school7%

Louisiana avg55%

Not ranked this year

Louisiana School for the Deaf did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2016	0.2	742 of 742	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	2.8	732 of 738	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	2.1	739 of 743	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	1.2	721 of 725	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	1.1	464 of 465	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	1.6	445 of 449	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	0.2	437 of 437	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.2	435 of 435	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.6	480 of 482	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	8.1	394 of 425	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	2.4	400 of 413	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	0.7	395 of 396	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	1.2	459 of 459	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.2	426 of 430	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	9.8	203 of 206	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	26.3	156 of 202	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2021	0.9	322 of 322	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.0	303 of 313	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.6	293 of 302	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	0.8	293 of 297	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	0.4	309 of 312	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.0	308 of 309	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	7.2	297 of 312	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	0.6	289 of 290	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2021	4.4	241 of 243	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2019	5.2	288 of 301	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2021	13.3	129 of 135	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.3	63 of 122	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Special Education (2023)1st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)<1st percentile~ school

High school

Special Education (2021)4th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)4th percentile~ school

African American (2021)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics7%-40 vs state

English Language Arts7%-63 vs state

Social Studies7%-42 vs state

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Schools Near Louisiana School for the Deaf

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				LEAP Mathematics (2025)							LEAP English Language Arts (2025)							LEAP Algebra I (2025)	LEAP Geometry (2025)	LEAP English II (2025)	LEAP U.S. History (2025)	LEAP English I (2025)	LEAP Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2888 Brightside Lane	Baton Rouge	70820	East Baton Rouge Parish	Special School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 757-3483	56	29	1.9	87.5%	10 (17.9%)	34 (60.7%)	7 (12.5%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)								(n/a)							11.0							59.0							$149,201
Louisiana School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2888 Brightside Lane	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	Special School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 757-3651	78	27	2.8	93.6%	18 (23.1%)	48 (61.5%)	8 (10.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																23.0				11.0	$132,658
LSU Laboratory School	Public, Alternative	K-12	45 Dalrymple Drive	Baton Rouge	70803	East Baton Rouge Parish	LSU Laboratory School	No	No	No	No	(225) 578-3221	1,463	133	10.9	3.4%	1,046 (71.5%)	239 (16.3%)	69 (4.7%)	43 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.4%)								(n/a)	100.0	100.0	99.0		100.0				100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0	99.0		99.0					$14,446
EBR Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	802 Mayflower Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	Yes	No	(225) 478-9264	169	23	7.2	74.0%	17 (10.1%)	136 (80.5%)	7 (4.1%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)			40.0	69.0	33.0	20.0	42.0			80.0	92.0	72.0	60.0	78.0		22.0	61.0	37.0	40.0	30.0	$24,139
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3113 Valley Creek Dr	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(225) 421-2900	3,725	212	17.5	60.6%	2,340 (62.8%)	932 (25.0%)	182 (4.9%)	46 (1.2%)	26 (0.7%)	4 (0.1%)	195 (5.2%)								(n/a)	34.0	38.0	28.0	36.0	46.0	33.0	36.0	48.0	60.0	63.0	67.0	70.0	66.0	64.0	61.0	50.0	74.0	50.0	72.0	62.0	$12,496
IDEA Innovation	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7800 Innovation Park Drive	Baton Rouge	70820	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 953-7963	797	37	21.7	59.1%	17 (2.1%)	410 (51.4%)	357 (44.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)								(n/a)		34.0	19.0	29.0			22.0	29.0	51.0	47.0	43.0	27.0	32.0	39.0			32.0	10.0	22.0	7.0	$14,818
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4962 Florida Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(504) 322-7543	2,239	105	21.3	91.8%	1,097 (49.0%)	869 (38.8%)	98 (4.4%)	26 (1.2%)	21 (0.9%)	3 (0.1%)	125 (5.6%)								(n/a)	38.0	40.0	27.0	37.0	44.0	31.0	36.0	63.0	59.0	58.0	61.0	63.0	66.0	63.0	50.0	42.0	63.0	48.0	56.0	47.0	$12,051
IDEA Bridge	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1500 North Airway Drive	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 778-9091	1,122	52	21.7	78.2%	34 (3.0%)	788 (70.2%)	288 (25.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)								(n/a)					11.0		8.0	20.0	28.0		34.0	29.0	18.0	27.0		9.0	23.0	5.0	28.0	25.0	$13,856
EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4375 E Brookstown Drive	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 757-9679	193	47	4.1	88.6%	3 (1.6%)	178 (92.2%)	8 (4.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	16.0	12.0		7.0	11.0	6.0		16.0	47.0	27.0			17.0	22.0		6.0		8.0		8.0	$30,957
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	5015 Auto Plex Dr.	Baton Rouge	70809	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 298-1223	351	53	6.6	76.4%	64 (18.2%)	272 (77.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)	13.0	25.0	20.0		16.0			43.0	51.0	46.0		32.0	21.0	37.0	19.0	17.0	18.0		51.0	31.0	$19,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Louisiana School for the Deaf

What district is Louisiana School for the Deaf in?

LA Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired

What is the racial makeup of Louisiana School for the Deaf?

Students at Louisiana School for the Deaf are 62% African American, 26% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Louisiana School for the Deaf?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Louisiana School for the Deaf.

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