Madison Preparatory Academy

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Madison Preparatory Academy ranks 124 th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Madison Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 581 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish district, which is ranked 30 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating.

Madison Preparatory Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams across various subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had an 80% proficiency rate in English I, compared to the state average of 65%. The school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform exceptionally well, with the African American students ranking 29th out of 260 high schools in Louisiana and the low-income students ranking 93rd out of 328 high schools. While the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has shown a trend of improvement, increasing from 222 out of 322 high schools in 2020-2021 to 124 out of 333 high schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Liberty High School, Madison Preparatory Academy stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students, its consistently stronger academic performance on EOC exams, and its exceptional subgroup performance among African American and low-income students. This suggests that the school's educational approach is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population and contributing to their academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 636-5863

District: Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,587

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Preparatory Academy ranks better than 62.8% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.3%), Hispanic (0.7%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Preparatory Academy is 16. (See more...)

Compare Madison Preparatory Academy employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Preparatory Academy is $12,587.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Preparatory Academy 124^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Madison Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc. 30^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2010	19.37	264^th	297	11.1%
2011	17.04	278^th	300	7.3%
2012	48.67	194^th	310	37.4%
2013	59.44	143^rd	312	54.2%
2014	73.98	46^th	309	85.1%
2015	71.30	59^th	312	81.1%
2016	68.22	85^th	297	71.4%
2017	72.31	68^th	297	77.1%
2018	44.10	185^th	302	38.7%
2019	47.14	177^th	313	43.5%
2021	29.91	222^nd	322	31.1%
2022	38.22	200^th	326	38.7%
2023	61.55	128^th	321	60.1%
2024	61.46	124^th	333	62.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	49.47	157^th	301	47.8%
2021	40.01	179^th	285	37.2%
2022	49.19	158^th	322	50.9%
2023	66.62	79^th	321	75.4%
2024	64.59	93^rd	328	71.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	42.16	184^th	292	37.0%
2021	33.17	199^th	288	30.9%
2022	38.91	196^th	311	37.0%
2023	55.77	151^st	308	51.0%
2024	58.10	134^th	308	56.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	37.42	190^th	291	34.7%
2021	28.92	214^th	292	26.7%
2022	36.64	186^th	301	38.2%
2023	65.29	99^th	306	67.6%
2024	64.32	106^th	315	66.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	66.29	52^nd	233	77.7%
2021	51.99	99^th	243	59.3%
2022	62.95	67^th	256	73.8%
2023	77.50	35^th	252	86.1%
2024	80.10	29^th	260	88.8%

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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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Madison Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	91	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	92
2011	0	182	0	0	0	0	0	182
2012	0	208	0	0	0	0	0	208
2013	0	235	0	0	0	0	0	235
2014	1	275	0	0	0	0	0	276
2015	1	345	0	0	0	0	0	346
2016	1	448	1	0	0	0	0	450
2017	0	509	1	1	0	0	0	511
2018	0	574	1	1	0	0	0	576
2019	4	550	1	1	0	0	1	557
2020	1	567	1	1	0	0	0	570
2021	2	600	1	2	0	0	3	608
2022	2	536	1	4	0	0	3	546
2023	3	571	0	4	0	0	3	581

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Madison Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	92	7.5	12.2	81.5
2011	182	14.3	12.7	72
2012	208	15.4	13.4	83.2
2013	235	15.4	15.1	83.8
2014	276	18.0	15.3	85.5
2015	346	20.0	17.3	67.1
2016	450	26.0	17.3	56.7
2017	511	30.4	16.7	88.3
2018	576	27.8	20.6	75.2
2019	557	31.9	17.4	52.6
2020	570	30.5	18.6	58.6
2021	608	33.0	18.4	40.5
2022	546	34.0	16.0	72.9
2023	581	36.2	16.0	74.5

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 Madison Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	92	7.5	12.2	81.5
2011	182	14.3	12.7	72
2012	208	15.4	13.4	83.2
2013	235	15.4	15.1	83.8
2014	276	18.0	15.3	85.5
2015	346	20.0	17.3	67.1
2016	450	26.0	17.3	56.7
2017	511	30.4	16.7	88.3
2018	576	27.8	20.6	75.2
2019	557	31.9	17.4	52.6
2020	570	30.5	18.6	58.6
2021	608	33.0	18.4	40.5
2022	546	34.0	16.0	72.9
2023	581	36.2	16.0	74.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,773
2018	$8,608
2019	$9,483
2020	$10,675
2021	$10,071
2022	$12,587

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 177^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 128^th of 321 High schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Madison Preparatory Academy)	59	59
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	58	9%
End of Course English II (Madison Preparatory Academy)	71	74	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (Madison Preparatory Academy)	67	77	10%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	557	581	4.3%
African American	550	571	3.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.6%	74.5%	21.9%

Schools Near Madison Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Madison Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1555 Madison Avenue	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 636-5863	581	36	16.0	74.5%	3 (0.5%)	571 (98.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61.5	124^th of 333 public high schools	62.8%		61.6	128^th of 321 public high schools	60.1%	4										56.0	79.0	53.0	80.0	65.0	$12,587
Capitol High School	Public	9-12	1000 North 23rd Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(225) 239-7506	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	3.4	320^th of 333 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)										13.0	25.0	18.0	32.0	23.0
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 346-5180	406	29	13.8	86.0%	3 (0.7%)	395 (97.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	11.5	289^th of 333 public high schools	13.2%		14.5	269^th of 321 public high schools	16.2%	20									24.0		42.0		40.0	40.0	$13,033
Istrouma High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	3730 Winbourne	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 636-2686	662	54	12.3	89.3%	5 (0.8%)	630 (95.2%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3.5	319^th of 333 public high schools	4.2%		3.8	307^th of 321 public high schools	4.4%	12	41.0	50.0			72.0	72.0	68.0	71.0		16.0	25.0		30.0	21.0	$16,832
Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 Government St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 383-0520	1,582	80	19.6	33.3%	662 (41.8%)	431 (27.2%)	130 (8.2%)	328 (20.7%)	6 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	18 (1.1%)	96.5	5^th of 333 public high schools	98.5%					(n/a)											99.0		100.0	99.0	$12,355
Arlington Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	6125 Winbourne Avenue	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-8188	100	11	9.2	59.0%	10 (10.0%)	82 (82.0%)	4 (4.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2	325^th of 333 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)										10.0	20.0			20.0	$47,029
McKinley Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 East Mckinley	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 344-7696	920	45	20.2	70.7%	39 (4.2%)	684 (74.3%)	186 (20.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	11.8	288^th of 333 public high schools	13.5%		9.2	289^th of 321 public high schools	10.0%	1									25.0		41.0	38.0	43.0	32.0	$15,712
Collegiate Baton Rouge	Public, Charter	9-12	282 Lobdell Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Collegiate Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 892-6962	476	36	13.1	91.8%	5 (1.1%)	443 (93.1%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	24.2	259^th of 333 public high schools	22.2%		17.9	264^th of 321 public high schools	17.8%	5									49.0	28.0	49.0		56.0		$17,697
Glen Oaks Senior High School	Public	6-12	6650 Cedar Grove Dr	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-4306	679	55	12.2	89.8%	7 (1.0%)	647 (95.3%)	19 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	7.5	302^nd of 333 public high schools	9.3%		6.6	296^th of 321 public high schools	7.8%	6	11.0	10.0	6.0	8.0	47.0	34.0	38.0	39.0	12.0	10.0	30.0	34.0	44.0		$18,690
Liberty High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1105 Lee Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 924-9406	1,208	66	18.1	59.9%	125 (10.3%)	925 (76.6%)	104 (8.6%)	31 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	18 (1.5%)	81.2	46^th of 333 public high schools	86.2%		85.9	20^th of 321 public high schools	93.8%	26									73.0	69.0	95.0	76.0	93.0		$13,350

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Preparatory Academy

What district is Madison Preparatory Academy in?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Preparatory Academy?

Students at Madison Preparatory Academy are 98% African American.

How many students attend Madison Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Madison Preparatory Academy.

Is Madison Preparatory Academy a good school?

Madison Preparatory Academy ranks 124^th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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