C+
Average
69/100

Inspire Charter Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 5454 North Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 75th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
646
Students
enrolled
1,000.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%75/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%62/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.22 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 86% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (−11 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (−10 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black59%53%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts47th percentile (list)
Low-income59%53%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5454 North Foster Drive
City Baton Rouge
ZIP Code 70805
District 2200540
NCES School ID 220054002316
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70805

Understanding the community around Inspire Charter Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,556
Per Capita Income $18,340
Poverty Rate 38.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 73.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,000
Median Rent $846
Owner-Occupied 40.0%
Renter-Occupied 60.0%
View full data for ZIP 70805 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Inspire Charter Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 646
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 1,000.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Inspire Charter Academy?
Inspire Charter Academy has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Inspire Charter Academy?
Inspire Charter Academy has 646 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1,000.0:1.
What grades does Inspire Charter Academy serve?
Inspire Charter Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Inspire Charter Academy receive per student?
Inspire Charter Academy receives $17,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Inspire Charter Academy in 70805 ▼
Avg Home Value
$67,105
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
60.0%

Other Schools in 70805

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026