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Forest Heights Academy of Excellence

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Forest Heights Academy of Excellence ranks 143 rd of 666 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-6

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 666 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is a public magnet elementary school in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, serving 364 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.

Forest Heights Academy of Excellence consistently outperforms the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages on standardized tests, with 84% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 94% proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 51% and 61% for the district, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 21.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana, and its strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and low socioeconomic status students.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% is lower than nearby schools, it suggests an area for improvement. Nonetheless, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence's exceptional academic outcomes, particularly in comparison to the district and state, make it a standout elementary school. Exploring the factors contributing to its success, such as curriculum, teaching methods, and community engagement, could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.

409

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,982

Per pupil spending ?

70.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7447 Sumrall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812

(225) 355-5681

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.0%

White:

0.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (89% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in East Baton Rouge Parish

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school89%

District avg56%

Louisiana avg65%

143^rd of 666

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 45Elementary Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish

81^st of 118East Baton Rouge Parish among Louisiana districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	143 of 666	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	95.6	13 of 675	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	33 of 730	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	55 of 727	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	63 of 729	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.0	59 of 731	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	45 of 728	93.8%	★★★★★
2017	91.3	22 of 739	97.0%	★★★★★
2016	93.9	16 of 742	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	93.4	22 of 792	97.2%	★★★★★
2014	92.0	23 of 777	97.0%	★★★★★
2013	93.4	18 of 772	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	94.6	14 of 764	98.2%	★★★★★
2011	93.9	18 of 766	97.7%	★★★★★
2010	94.3	16 of 736	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	95.0	10 of 738	98.6%	★★★★★
2008	94.1	14 of 743	98.1%	★★★★★
2007	91.9	24 of 725	96.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	47 of 501	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	16 of 570	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	25 of 562	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	17 of 564	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	33 of 559	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	24 of 547	95.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	90.6	38 of 633	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	15 of 635	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	35 of 705	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.3	61 of 701	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	84.5	87 of 705	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	75 of 684	89.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	63 of 661	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.7	12 of 674	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.8	37 of 723	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.8	33 of 724	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	84.4	74 of 719	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	43 of 697	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	105 of 682	84.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	143 of 641	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	94.2	19 of 651	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.2	55 of 713	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	82.2	108 of 712	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.9	62 of 704	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.0	55 of 696	92.1%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)94th percentile+15 vs school

African American (2025)91st percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)78th percentile~ school

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts94%+24 vs state

Mathematics84%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)							LEAP English Language Arts (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Total
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	7447 Sumrall Drive	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 355-5681	409	30	13.7	70.9%	3 (0.7%)	401 (98.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	78.5	143^rd of 666 public elementary schools	78.5%		95.6	13^th of 675 public elementary schools	98.1%	130	92.0		73.0	50.0			84.0	91.0	100.0		80.0			94.0	$17,982
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5656 Lanier Drive	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-4521	415	25	16.5	92.8%	4 (1.0%)	403 (97.1%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37.2	440^th of 666 public elementary schools	33.9%		58.7	301^st of 675 public elementary schools	55.4%	139	60.0	56.0	58.0				59.0	54.0	50.0	65.0				56.0	$18,532
Merrydale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Rio Street	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 355-0346	242	18	13.2	93.8%	1 (0.4%)	233 (96.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	20.2	570^th of 666 public elementary schools	14.4%		18.6	574^th of 675 public elementary schools	15.0%	4	64.0	40.0	32.0				45.0	49.0	44.0	50.0				48.0	$19,949
Sharon Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6450 Guynell Drive	Baton Rouge	70811	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 355-6522	213	22	9.6	93.9%	4 (1.9%)	201 (94.4%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	540^th of 666 public elementary schools	18.9%		6.4	654^th of 675 public elementary schools	3.1%	114	58.0	45.0	38.0				48.0	50.0	58.0	49.0				52.0	$20,460
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4705 Lanier Dr	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	Lanier Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 308-3273	234	27	8.6	93.2%	2 (0.9%)	215 (91.9%)	17 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Claiborne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4707 Denham Street	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 357-9712	436	36	12.1	95.2%	4 (0.9%)	397 (91.1%)	29 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	6.5	647^th of 666 public elementary schools	2.9%		3.1	667^th of 675 public elementary schools	1.2%	20	34.0	26.0	32.0				30.0	31.0	48.0	38.0				38.0	$17,405
Inspire Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5454 North Foster Drive	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-3936	658	5	121.4	95.7%	6 (0.9%)	624 (94.8%)	20 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42.6	405^th of 666 public elementary schools	39.2%		41.7	417^th of 675 public elementary schools	38.2%	12	66.0	54.0		55.0	52.0	29.0	53.0	57.0	58.0	71.0		62.0	70.0	65.0	$15,715
Brownfields Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11615 Ellen Drive	Baton Rouge	70811	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5891	368	26	14.1	90.8%	16 (4.3%)	328 (89.1%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	31	482^nd of 666 public elementary schools	27.6%		78.8	144^th of 675 public elementary schools	78.7%	338	38.0	35.0	59.0				46.0	55.0	69.0					71.0	$22,187
Prescott K-8 Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4055 Prescott Rd	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	Prescott K-8 Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 372-2037	426	27	16.0	94.4%	4 (0.9%)	414 (97.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	625^th of 666 public elementary schools	6.2%		12.4	618^th of 675 public elementary schools	8.4%	7			26.0	36.0	36.0	41.0	30.0	48.0	33.0	41.0	54.0	53.0	59.0	48.0	$20,250
Tanglewood Elementary School	Public	1-2	9352 Rustling Oaks	Baton Rouge	70818	East Baton Rouge Parish	Central Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 261-3454	622	51	12.1	55.5%	421 (67.7%)	113 (18.2%)	59 (9.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)								(n/a)															$13,457

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Heights Academy of Excellence

What is the racial makeup of Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?

Students at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence are 98% African American.

Is Forest Heights Academy of Excellence a good school?

Forest Heights Academy of Excellence ranks 143^rd of 666 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Forest Heights Academy of Excellence in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

How many students attend Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?

In the 2024-25 school year, 409 students attended Forest Heights Academy of Excellence.

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