C+
Average
66/100

Southern University Lab School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 129 Swan Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 72% · Math 52% proficient · 38th percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

66
Repit Score
out of 100
479
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$7K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%38/100reading 49th percentile, math 27th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%82/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% 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 −41 points worse 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 proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (−11 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+16 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
Black72%52%reading +11 pts, math +0 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income67%52%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts37th 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 129 Swan Street
City Baton Rouge
ZIP Code 70813
District 2200023
NCES School ID 220002301921
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70813

Understanding the community around Southern University Lab School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income $4,843
Poverty Rate -1,000.0%
Households Earning $100K+ -1,000.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%
High School or Higher 100.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied -1,000.0%
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southern University Lab School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.7%
White 0.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 479
Teachers (FTE) 34.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has a Repit School Score of 66 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, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southern University Lab School?
Southern University Lab School has 479 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Southern University Lab School serve?
Southern University Lab School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southern University Lab School receive per student?
Southern University Lab School receives $6,821 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.

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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