Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's student population of 205 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating the Art of Engineering Excellence.
School Rankings
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy's ranking?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is ranked #680 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy?
205 students attend Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offer ?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy part of?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy located?
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy is located in the Scotlandville neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 5 other public schools located in Scotlandville.
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