Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a K-8 charter school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving 694 students in the Pelican Educational Foundation- Kenilworth Science district, where over 82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school presents a fascinating mix of strengths and challenges. Its most impressive feature is its exceptional support for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide—a stark contrast to its overall 1-star rating. Additionally, Kenilworth achieves 100% proficiency on high school-level Algebra I and English I exams, far exceeding the state average. The school also boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, much smaller than nearby South Baton Rouge Charter Academy (33.9:1), and a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4%, well below the district average of 30.5%. However, performance varies dramatically by grade: 5th-grade math proficiency (74%) is 13 points above the state average, while 3rd-grade math (27%) is 35 points below. Social Studies is a consistent weakness across all grades, with a 35% proficiency rate compared to the state's 55%.

Compared to nearby schools, Kenilworth is a mid-tier performer in a diverse landscape. It significantly outperforms its closest neighbor, Jefferson Terrace Academy (12th percentile), and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy (11th percentile), but lags behind top-tier schools like Mayfair Laboratory School (ranked #1 in the state). For parents, this school offers a unique environment where advanced middle school students and ELL learners thrive, but where foundational skills in early grades and social studies need significant improvement. It is a stable option in a neighborhood with many struggling schools, but not yet competitive with the area's highest-performing institutions.