Advantage Charter Academy

Summary:

Advantage Charter Academy is an elementary school serving 509 students in grades K-8 in Baker, Louisiana, which is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish and City of Baker School District. The school has a predominantly African American student population (over 90%) and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Advantage Charter Academy has shown strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state average across multiple grade levels and years. In 2023-2024, the school had 71% of students proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 59%, and 72% proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts, compared to the state's 69%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy in 8th grade, where 75% of students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and 88% in LEAP English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. Advantage Charter Academy's performance for its African American and female student populations is also strong, ranking in the top 35% and top 50% of Louisiana elementary schools, respectively.

Advantage Charter Academy outperforms many of the nearby public schools, such as Baker Heights Elementary and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, particularly in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's performance is also generally stronger than the nearby charter school, GEO Prep Baker, which serves a similar demographic but has lower proficiency rates in LEAP assessments. Advantage Charter Academy's consistent improvement in academic outcomes and statewide ranking suggests effective educational practices and a commitment to student success, despite the high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 14740 Plank Road
       Baker, LA  70714


(313) 534-8218

District: Advantage Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
368th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,241 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  29.9 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.7%
Hispanic:
3.7%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Compare Details Advantage Charter Academy ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Advantage Charter Academy ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Advantage Charter Academy is 29.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Advantage Charter Academy is $16,241.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Advantage Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Advantage Charter Academy 368th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Advantage Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Advantage Charter Academy 62nd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Advantage Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Advantage Charter Academy 27th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Advantage Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.94 683rd 728 6.2%
2019 24.00 597th 731 18.3%
2021 20.62 581st 729 20.3%
2022 53.93 356th 727 51.0%
2023 53.69 362nd 730 50.4%
2024 49.41 368th 675 45.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.92 642nd 682 5.9%
2019 25.82 576th 697 17.4%
2021 22.49 569th 719 20.9%
2022 54.38 331st 724 54.3%
2023 57.38 319th 723 55.9%
2024 54.53 332nd 674 50.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.93 510th 684 25.4%
2021 23.92 556th 705 21.1%
2022 55.39 323rd 701 53.9%
2023 52.83 353rd 705 49.9%
2024 56.53 295th 635 53.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.18 256th 281 8.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.86 607th 696 12.8%
2021 17.18 598th 704 15.1%
2022 46.64 397th 712 44.2%
2023 46.46 396th 713 44.5%
2024 48.88 359th 651 44.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.16 499th 547 8.8%
2019 32.56 422nd 559 24.5%
2021 34.24 375th 564 33.5%
2022 61.36 174th 562 69.0%
2023 66.23 159th 570 72.1%
2024 60.26 181st 509 64.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Advantage Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.31 356th 411 13.4%
2019 20.74 368th 449 18.0%
2021 27.96 339th 459 26.1%
2022 52.72 219th 460 52.4%
2023 54.79 213th 465 54.2%
2024 82.70 62nd 449 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.42 335th 403 16.9%
2019 24.70 342nd 430 20.5%
2021 34.24 305th 455 33.0%
2022 51.63 218th 458 52.4%
2023 65.25 140th 459 69.5%
2024 85.76 40th 444 91.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.51 369th 418 11.7%
2021 26.57 331st 441 24.9%
2022 60.48 169th 441 61.7%
2023 50.45 233rd 444 47.5%
2024 75.81 93rd 415 77.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.93 338th 418 19.1%
2021 34.16 297th 442 32.8%
2022 47.94 230th 442 48.0%
2023 69.54 126th 443 71.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Advantage Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 231st 313 26.2%
2019 30.01 243rd 338 28.1%
2021 49.08 162nd 352 54.0%
2022 66.45 85th 360 76.4%
2023 68.63 78th 360 78.3%
2024 88.34 26th 333 92.2%
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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 Advantage Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 24 446 0 5 0 0 0 0 475
2017 17 521 0 14 1 0 0 0 553
2018 26 562 6 17 4 0 0 0 615
2019 20 611 6 19 4 0 0 0 660
2020 14 465 1 5 6 0 0 0 491
2021 16 497 6 4 4 0 0 0 527
2022 21 471 9 8 4 0 0 0 513
2023 13 476 8 8 4 0 0 0 509
2024 18 544 5 22 9 1 1 0 600

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

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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 Advantage Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
2017 553 34.3 16.1 85.2
2018 615 36.0 17.0 52.7
2019 660 33.6 19.6 67.3
2020 491 34.0 14.4 74.7
2021 527 25.6 20.5 91.7
2022 513 34.2 15.0 79.3
2023 509 20.6 24.6 94.9
2024 600 20.0 29.9 96.7

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 Advantage Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
2017 553 34.3 16.1 85.2
2018 615 36.0 17.0 52.7
2019 660 33.6 19.6 67.3
2020 491 34.0 14.4 74.7
2021 527 25.6 20.5 91.7
2022 513 34.2 15.0 79.3
2023 509 20.6 24.6 94.9
2024 600 20.0 29.9 96.7

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 Advantage Charter Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,566
2018 $11,592
2019 $12,651
2020 $16,077
2021 $13,832
2022 $16,241

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Advantage Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 730 Elementary schools
 32.1%
Ranks 368th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 213th of 465 Middle schools
 36.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)5570
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)5744
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)3627
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)4994
 45%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)5164
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)3440
 6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)4867
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6359
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)4284
 42%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)3642
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)6466
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)4470
 26%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)4339
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)3767
 30%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)4586
 41%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)2824
 4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Advantage Charter Academy)3358
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Advantage Charter Academy)5876
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Advantage Charter Academy)4247
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students660509
 22.9%
African American611476
 22.1%
American Indian44
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic198
 57.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2013
 35%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%94.9%
 27.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Advantage Charter Academy.

Advantage Charter Academy ranks 368th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Advantage Charter Academy are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% American Indian.


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