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Jefferson Terrace Academy

5601 Upton Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson Terrace 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 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Terrace Academy's student population of 744 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Terrace Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1101 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Terrace Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Terrace Academy and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Terrace Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Terrace Academy's ranking?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is ranked #1101 out of 1,251 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy?
744 students attend Jefferson Terrace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jefferson Terrace Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Terrace Academy?
Jefferson Terrace Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Terrace Academy offer ?
Jefferson Terrace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson Terrace Academy part of?
Jefferson Terrace Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

School Reviews
5   3/5/2015
love this school this is my first year and it feels like i've been there for years !!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr.Davis we will miss you !!!! :)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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