Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Summary:

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a diverse student population. The school has seen some fluctuations in its racial demographics, with around 43% White, 44% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 6% two or more races.

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School generally outperforms the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) across most grade levels and end-of-course exams. The school's 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rate (66%) is significantly higher than the state average (48%), and its ELA proficiency rates are particularly strong, with 7th and 8th grade students scoring 84% and 86% proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 71%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 15.58% in 2020-2021 to 68.61% in 2022-2023, suggesting it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio was 374 students per teacher in 2021-2022, which is notably high and may present challenges in providing personalized attention to students.

When compared to nearby schools, Southern University Laboratory Virtual School generally outperforms the traditional public Southern University Lab School in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency rates. However, the nearby LSU Laboratory School, an alternative public school, consistently achieves significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels compared to Southern University Laboratory Virtual School. This suggests the virtual school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, which could be related to the high student-teacher ratio and the increasing proportion of economically disadvantaged students.


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Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 129 Swan Street
       Baton Rouge, LA  70813-9414


(225) 771-3490

District: Southern University Lab School

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 675 Louisiana Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  348.0 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.7%
White:
43.4%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks better than 71% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (43.7%), White (43.4%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern University Laboratory Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern University Laboratory Virtual School 423rd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Southern University Laboratory Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southern University Laboratory Virtual School 130th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Southern University Laboratory Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southern University Laboratory Virtual School 161st of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Southern University Laboratory Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.18 519th 739 29.8%
2018 41.96 409th 728 43.8%
2019 32.28 541st 731 26.0%
2021 53.33 356th 729 51.2%
2022 57.50 324th 727 55.4%
2023 34.33 491st 730 32.7%
2024 41.05 423rd 675 37.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 514th 682 24.6%
2019 26.13 573rd 697 17.8%
2021 46.14 395th 719 45.1%
2022 40.03 448th 724 38.1%
2023 38.03 464th 723 35.8%
2024 43.96 411th 674 39.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.19 301st 705 57.3%
2022 34.62 492nd 701 29.8%
2023 37.32 466th 705 33.9%
2024 53.16 319th 635 49.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.29 323rd 704 54.1%
2022 59.17 307th 712 56.9%
2023 24.90 556th 713 22.0%
2024 39.15 421st 651 35.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.64 165th 564 70.7%
2022 57.62 203rd 562 63.9%
2023 33.06 401st 570 29.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.59 476th 516 7.8%
2021 55.43 251st 522 51.9%
2022 30.80 409th 517 20.9%
2023 26.15 429th 518 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.18 201st 437 54.0%
2018 58.27 151st 411 63.3%
2019 34.49 310th 449 31.0%
2021 70.32 134th 459 70.8%
2022 69.83 133rd 460 71.1%
2023 63.58 163rd 465 64.9%
2024 70.95 130th 449 71.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.61 168th 403 58.3%
2019 24.25 346th 430 19.5%
2021 67.60 133rd 455 70.8%
2022 63.94 149th 458 67.5%
2023 63.51 148th 459 67.8%
2024 65.67 142nd 444 68.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.82 241st 418 42.3%
2021 77.28 90th 441 79.6%
2022 73.76 109th 441 75.3%
2023 55.28 211th 444 52.5%
2024 67.20 137th 415 67.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.44 172nd 442 61.1%
2023 78.21 85th 443 80.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.05 93rd 352 73.6%
2022 69.16 71st 360 80.3%
2023 63.60 100th 360 72.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.06 302nd 338 10.7%
2019 50.18 187th 350 46.6%
2021 68.31 112th 358 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.13 148th 297 50.2%
2018 59.49 118th 302 60.9%
2019 40.35 193rd 313 38.3%
2021 74.33 58th 322 82.0%
2022 71.24 80th 326 75.5%
2023 64.72 115th 321 64.2%
2024 53.99 161st 333 51.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.16 182nd 301 39.5%
2021 75.73 48th 285 83.2%
2022 72.30 53rd 322 83.5%
2023 66.41 82nd 321 74.5%
2024 57.72 121st 328 63.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.39 214th 292 26.7%
2021 68.86 81st 288 71.9%
2022 80.27 43rd 311 86.2%
2023 65.25 115th 308 62.7%
2024 44.53 187th 308 39.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.68 211th 315 33.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.17 20th 256 92.2%
2023 46.33 134th 252 46.8%
2024 71.55 45th 260 82.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.81 170th 249 31.7%
2021 61.86 74th 245 69.8%
2023 70.25 60th 249 75.9%
2024 35.90 176th 248 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 349 178 1 18 7 2 2 0 557
2016 167 60 0 11 7 0 4 0 249
2017 242 80 2 14 11 0 10 0 359
2018 191 89 3 10 3 0 4 0 300
2019 234 118 3 12 3 0 4 0 374
2020 159 107 2 9 5 0 6 0 288
2021 238 158 3 13 5 0 13 0 430
2022 135 190 7 12 9 0 21 0 374
2023 169 173 9 17 4 0 23 0 395
2024 151 152 7 17 4 0 17 0 348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 557 n/a n/a 47.8
2016 249 n/a n/a 54.2
2017 359 n/a n/a 64.9
2018 300 26.0 11.5 52.3
2019 374 0.0 n/a 35.3
2020 288 0.0 n/a 52.8
2021 430 0.0 n/a 15.6
2022 374 1.0 374.0 58
2023 395 0.0 n/a 68.6
2024 348 1.0 348.0 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 557 n/a n/a 47.8
2016 249 n/a n/a 54.2
2017 359 n/a n/a 64.9
2018 300 26.0 11.5 52.3
2019 374 0.0 n/a 35.3
2020 288 0.0 n/a 52.8
2021 430 0.0 n/a 15.6
2022 374 1.0 374.0 58
2023 395 0.0 n/a 68.6
2024 348 1.0 348.0 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $3,053

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern University Laboratory Virtual School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 491st of 730 Elementary schools
 6.7%
Ranks 310th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 163rd of 465 Middle schools
 34%
Ranks 193rd of 313 High schoolsRanks 115th of 321 High schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4529
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4534
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)3648
 12%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4336
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)6459
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)5836
 22%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)1544
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)8477
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4646
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)3437
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)8684
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)2742
 15%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4270
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)8481
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4168
 27%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)4342
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)5594
 39%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)5370
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)6856
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)3561
 26%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)5794
 37%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)6565
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Southern University Laboratory Virtual School)6874
 6%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students374395
 5.6%
African American118173
 46.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic1217
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White234169
 27.8%
Two or More Races423
 475%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%68.6%
 33.3%


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Southern University Laboratory Virtual School ranks 423rd of 675 Louisiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Southern University Laboratory Virtual School.

Students at Southern University Laboratory Virtual School are 44% African American, 43% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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