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B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is a public elementary magnet school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving 557 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it stands out as a top-performing school in the East Baton Rouge Parish district.

This school consistently ranks in the top 3% of all elementary schools in Louisiana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2012-2013. Its academic proficiency is exceptional, with a 93% proficiency rate in Mathematics and a 99% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, far exceeding district and state averages. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.1%, compared to the district's 30.5%, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, which allows for more individualized attention. Notably, the school excels in serving all student groups, with African American students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students all ranking in the 97th to 98th percentile statewide. This success is a testament to the school's strong culture and effective teaching model.

Interestingly, the school is part of a unique "pocket of excellence" in Baton Rouge, located just 0.56 miles from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, another top-1% school. While both are exceptional, B.R. Foreign Language Acad. has a slightly larger enrollment and a lower student-teacher ratio. This success contrasts sharply with nearby schools like Melrose Elementary School and Capitol Elementary School, which struggle with high poverty and low test scores. The school's magnet program attracts highly motivated families, and its consistent performance over the past 12 years shows a deeply embedded culture of high expectations that benefits all students.

557

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,089

Per pupil spending ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4510 Bawell Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 343-6630

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.7%

White:

38.4%

Hispanic:

13.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2013 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (92% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Louisiana elementary schools

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

District avg55%

Louisiana avg62%

20^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 40Elementary Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish

77^th of 116East 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
2026	95.1	20 of 690	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	19 of 730	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	16 of 727	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	95.1	16 of 729	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	96.9	13 of 731	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	20 of 728	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	95.5	13 of 742	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	95.1	18 of 792	97.7%	★★★★★
2014	93.6	16 of 777	97.9%	★★★★★
2013	93.2	21 of 772	97.3%	★★★★★
2012	89.8	34 of 764	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	90.6	36 of 766	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	91.9	24 of 736	96.7%	★★★★★
2009	87.7	50 of 738	93.2%	★★★★★
2008	81.9	110 of 743	85.2%	★★★★☆
2007	64.2	282 of 725	61.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	97.2	13 of 548	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	9 of 509	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	19 of 570	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.3	14 of 562	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	18 of 564	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	97.7	13 of 559	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	22 of 547	96.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	91.5	38 of 679	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	28 of 705	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	24 of 701	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	32 of 705	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	13 of 684	98.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2023	97.1	4 of 233	98.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	18 of 685	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	17 of 661	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	22 of 723	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	18 of 724	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.6	13 of 719	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	18 of 697	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	34 of 682	95.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	96.7	12 of 682	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	11 of 641	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	21 of 713	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	17 of 712	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	12 of 704	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	19 of 696	97.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	25 of 496	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	9 of 434	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	13 of 518	97.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	15 of 517	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.6	12 of 522	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	3 of 517	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	96.6	4 of 516	99.2%	★★★★★

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)

Hispanic (2023)98th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

African American (2026)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts99%+29 vs state

Mathematics93%+31 vs state

Social Studies84%+29 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 2, 2018

My son changed many elementary schools in EBR because he did not like them very much. Finally he found the BR FLAIM is so good for him. Teachers at BR FLAIM are native speakers who are certified and highly qualified in their grade levels. They represent the countries of China, Spain, Guatemala, Columbia, France, and Belgium which rings a unique cultural perspective of their countries to share with the students. He spent two years in BR FLAIM and graduated this year. He misses this school very much, miss his teachers and principal Ms. Miller, Ms.Borruano, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Baker, Ms.Davis, Ms. Mazuera, Ms. Perkins, Ms. Lewis, etc. He had wonderful , unbelievable experience there. In this school, he got much help from school managers, teachers and classmates, he was so happy there and also he did great achievements there. For example, he was allowed to study high school courses there and he got highest scores in Louisiana state standard tests. He got the "President Award". He got the 1st place in Catholic High School Math Tournament. He also got the 2nd place in Louisiana State University High School Math Contest. This is the 1st time in Louisiana for an elementary school student won these titles in state high school STEM contests. BR FLAIM also got 2017 the National Blue Ribbon. This school is No. 1 in school management and teachers, because it is only "international teacher team", because teachers come from different nations or cultures. It is the best elementary school in Louisiana, maybe in national ! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

I love Baton Rouge FLAIM! My son just finished kindergarten in the French program, and we couldn't be happier. I can't believe how much language he has learned in only one year. His teacher was absolutely adorable--from France--and I hear the other teachers are amazing too. My only complaint about this school is that its hard to find--this site doesn't even have the right name! If this school were marketed better, they could double their enrollment. Their results speak for themselves. The facilities aren't anything to get excited about, but they're adequate. I look forward to enrolling my younger children in the coming years. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

My daughter is in the French program and we are very pleased! Not only is she becoming fluent in a second language but she tests high in all her academics. An unexpected bonus of the program is that the children learn so much more about the international world, other cultures and ways of life. We've actually learned from her!

As a transplant coming in from out of state, it was overwhelming to work my way through the schooling options in Baton Rouge. I investigated everything, and I don't believe we could have made a better choice. Additionally, BR FLAIM was accepting of my daughter's age when starting kindergarten. She is right on the cutoff and if you have a child who falls in this range, many/most schools in town will make you hold them off a year and do not give the parents a choice.

The school is not beautiful or shiny, but that does not reflect the quality of the program. Go inside, talk to the teachers, staff and parents, talk to the kids, you'll see why this program/school works. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Awesome program! All four (4) of my children have gone to this school and speak, read & write in French! It is so much fun watching them communicate with others in French...I wish I could!! They also perform GREAT on the standardized test and my oldest is now a Freshman in college and already has a minor in French. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

With an official name change to "Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet" in 2011, this school has been called a 'hidden gem in Baton Rouge' by our school board members. It's also received national and international recognition and named a Magnet School of Excellence for the last 3 years. This is a language immersion school in addition to an academic magnet school. Children learn math, science, social studies, and foreign language grammar in either French or Spanish by a certified teacher from a native speaking French or Spanish country. An American teacher then spends two hours teaching children English language arts. Children finish 5th grade being bilingual (but usually are bilingual by 3rd grade) to continue in the immersion program at Westdale Middle Magnet, and eventually in to high school at the well-known Baton Rouge Magnet High.

Children enjoy low student-teacher ratios, lots of individualized attention, and a multicultural and multilingual experience that even the best and most expensive private schools cannot offer. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4510 Bawell Street	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 343-6630	557	57	9.7	37.0%	214 (38.4%)	221 (39.7%)	76 (13.6%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.3%)	95.1	20^th of 690 public elementary schools	97.1%					(n/a)	95.0		88.0				93.0		99.0					99.0	84.0	89.0	79.0				84.0	$19,089
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2000 College Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 926-5421	453	33	13.9	38.0%	165 (36.4%)	200 (44.2%)	24 (5.3%)	54 (11.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	97.4	9^th of 690 public elementary schools	98.7%					(n/a)		100.0													84.0	89.0	99.0				91.0	$17,370
Bernard Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	241 Edison Street	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 343-5769	240	20	11.8	87.1%	2 (0.8%)	228 (95.0%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																						$20,775
The Dufrocq School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 South 19th St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 334-7653	431	37	11.6	73.3%	29 (6.7%)	372 (86.3%)	10 (2.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	26.7	541^st of 690 public elementary schools	21.6%		25.6	520^th of 666 public elementary schools	21.9%	21	38.0	48.0	37.0				42.0	50.0	72.0	60.0				61.0	20.0	54.0	39.0				38.0	$19,466
LaSalle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 Lasalle	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 927-6130	338	35	9.5	64.2%	27 (8.0%)	191 (56.5%)	104 (30.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	32.1	491^st of 690 public elementary schools	28.8%		25.2	527^th of 666 public elementary schools	20.9%	36	47.0	54.0	52.0				50.0	58.0	59.0	70.0				62.0	32.0	41.0	42.0				38.0	$19,538
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Sunset Blvd	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-1272	288	25	11.7	58.3%	13 (4.5%)	98 (34.0%)	172 (59.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	35.3	470^th of 690 public elementary schools	31.9%		34.2	465^th of 666 public elementary schools	30.2%	5	63.0	62.0	43.0				55.0	58.0	58.0	64.0				60.0	34.0	50.0	38.0				41.0	$19,267
McKinley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	575 West Roosevelt Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 343-4585	628	49	12.8	78.2%	25 (4.0%)	457 (72.8%)	83 (13.2%)	54 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	19.5	600^th of 690 public elementary schools	13.0%		30.8	484^th of 666 public elementary schools	27.3%	116	47.0	42.0	39.0				43.0	47.0	56.0	61.0				53.0	30.0	32.0	36.0				33.0	$18,617
Melrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1348 Valcour St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 926-2353	227	20	11.6	96.5%	0 (0.0%)	220 (96.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																						$18,812
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2680 Bogan Walk	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 344-2145	300	36	8.3	93.3%	3 (1.0%)	292 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30.8	504^th of 690 public elementary schools	27.0%		54.5	334^th of 666 public elementary schools	49.8%	170	38.0		54.0	50.0	43.0	7.0	39.0	52.0	44.0	81.0	77.0	63.0	47.0	58.0	13.0	32.0	57.0	20.0	38.0	34.0	29.0	$20,775
Capitol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4141 Gus Young Avenue	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 343-9364	321	21	15.4	91.9%	1 (0.3%)	312 (97.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11.7	647^th of 690 public elementary schools	6.2%		23.6	539^th of 666 public elementary schools	19.1%	108	37.0	29.0	29.0	31.0			31.0	51.0	60.0	53.0	42.0			50.0	27.0	28.0	20.0				21.0	$19,059

Frequently Asked Questions about B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet

Is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet a good school?

Yes! B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools.

What district is B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

What is the racial makeup of B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

Students at B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet are 40% African American, 38% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 557 students attended B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet.

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