Summary:
The Pelican Educational Foundation- Kenilworth Science district consists of a single K-8 charter school, Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy, serving 694 students in Baton Rouge, LA, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy presents a mixed performance profile. The school's standout achievement is its exceptional performance in advanced coursework: 100% of students taking Algebra I and English I End-of-Course exams scored as proficient, far exceeding state averages. However, this success contrasts sharply with overall grade-level performance. The school shows a "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern, with strong results in 5th grade math (74% proficient vs. 61% state) but significant struggles in 3rd grade math (27% proficient vs. 62% state) and 8th grade math (26% proficient vs. 52% state). Social Studies is a consistent weakness across all grades, with an overall proficiency of just 35% compared to the state average of 55%. The school's overall state ranking has declined to the 28th percentile, earning a 2-star district rating and a 1-star school rating.
Despite these academic challenges, the school demonstrates strong non-academic metrics. It maintains a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio, a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4% (well below the state average of 22.5%), and a low dropout rate of 2.1%. This suggests a supportive school culture that keeps students engaged, even while academic performance in core subjects like math and social studies lags behind state averages. The data indicates a potential "pipeline" issue where early-grade struggles are not fully resolved by middle school, particularly in math, and where the school's advanced programs serve a select group of students exceptionally well while the majority of students need more support.
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