Is IDEA Bridge a good school?

IDEA Bridge ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Louisiana alternative schools.

How many students attend IDEA Bridge?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,250 students attended IDEA Bridge.

What is the racial makeup of IDEA Bridge?

Students at IDEA Bridge are 78% African American, 18% Hispanic, 3% White.

IDEA Bridge

Summary:

IDEA Bridge is an alternative public charter school in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, serving grades KG-11 with a total enrollment of 1,250 students, the majority of whom are African American.

While IDEA Bridge is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in Louisiana, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 5th-grade students at IDEA Bridge were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to 52% in the district and 59% statewide. IDEA Bridge also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 84.88%, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.5 students per teacher, higher than nearby schools like BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus (8.5 students per teacher) and LSU Laboratory School (12 students per teacher).

When comparing IDEA Bridge to other nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically compared to its peers. For instance, BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus, a public charter school in the same district, consistently outperforms IDEA Bridge and the district/state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at IDEA Bridge likely plays a significant role in the school's academic performance, and addressing the unique challenges faced by the school could be crucial in improving educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

(225) 778-9091

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
657^th of 675 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,596

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 1,250

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.2%

Hispanic:

17.7%

White:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details IDEA Bridge ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.47. (See more...)

Compare Details IDEA Bridge ranks worse than 96.4% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details IDEA Bridge has the largest alternative school student body size in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (78.2%), Hispanic (17.7%), White (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at IDEA Bridge is 23.5. 4 alternative schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare IDEA Bridge employs 53.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at IDEA Bridge is $15,596. 3 alternative schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

IDEA Bridge:

SchoolDigger ranks IDEA Bridge 657^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See IDEA Bridge in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks IDEA Bridge 433^rd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See IDEA Bridge in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	12.13	656^th	729	10.0%
2022	19.41	605^th	727	16.8%
2023	14.25	662^nd	730	9.3%
2024	5.47	657^th	675	2.7%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2022	66.01	18^th	90	80.0%
2023	35.87	68^th	97	29.9%
2024	15.25	86^th	86	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	16.45	279^th	306	8.8%
2022	32.36	214^th	307	30.3%
2023	20.93	249^th	296	15.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	12.66	655^th	719	8.9%
2022	22.58	595^th	724	17.8%
2023	17.72	637^th	723	11.9%
2024	7.19	655^th	674	2.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	15.95	620^th	705	12.1%
2022	22.58	572^nd	701	18.4%
2023	20.88	595^th	705	15.6%
2024	7.59	614^th	635	3.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	11.23	648^th	704	8.0%
2022	20.01	595^th	712	16.4%
2023	12.66	656^th	713	8.0%
2024	4.94	636^th	651	2.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	22.76	472^nd	564	16.3%
2022	31.53	418^th	562	25.6%
2023	25.61	464^th	570	18.6%
2024	10.79	483^rd	509	5.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	40.63	128^th	202	36.6%
2022	25.49	183^rd	220	16.8%
2023	10.01	226^th	233	3.0%
2024	4.53	188^th	189	0.5%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for IDEA Bridge

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Rank History for all middle school students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	11.06	409^th	459	10.9%
2022	12.79	408^th	460	11.3%
2023	9.50	426^th	465	8.4%
2024	4.71	433^rd	449	3.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.64	42^nd	56	25.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	15.10	198^th	210	5.7%
2022	17.98	186^th	206	9.7%
2023	20.68	176^th	206	14.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	11.75	407^th	455	10.5%
2022	16.40	393^rd	458	14.2%
2023	10.78	421^st	459	8.3%
2024	6.34	430^th	444	3.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	14.28	386^th	441	12.5%
2022	12.47	398^th	441	9.8%
2023	7.68	424^th	444	4.5%
2024	6.47	398^th	415	4.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	9.23	407^th	442	7.9%
2022	16.74	370^th	442	16.3%
2023	13.52	386^th	443	12.9%
2024	4.36	416^th	426	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	24.81	277^th	352	21.3%
2022	24.99	278^th	360	22.8%
2023	18.40	312^th	360	13.3%
2024	11.94	311^th	333	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at IDEA Bridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	10.14	144^th	153	5.9%
2022	11.35	151^st	163	7.4%
2023	10.36	153^rd	163	6.1%
2024	6.42	149^th	152	2.0%

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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 IDEA Bridge

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	28	464	2	28	0	2	524
2020	32	699	5	80	2	2	820
2021	34	899	5	119	0	2	1059
2022	33	993	6	141	0	6	1179
2023	39	977	4	221	5	4	1250

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 IDEA Bridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	524	20.0	26.2	0.6
2020	820	31.7	25.8	84.3
2021	1059	35.5	29.7	63
2022	1179	50.0	23.5	64
2023	1250	53.1	23.5	84.9

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 IDEA Bridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	524	20.0	26.2	0.6
2020	820	31.7	25.8	84.3
2021	1059	35.5	29.7	63
2022	1179	50.0	23.5	64
2023	1250	53.1	23.5	84.9

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 IDEA Bridge

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,450
2022	$15,596

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on IDEA Bridge

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	524	1250	138.5%
African American	464	977	110.6%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	28	221	689.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	39	39.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.6%	84.9%	84.3%

Schools Near IDEA Bridge

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	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
IDEA Bridge	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1500 North Airway Drive	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 778-9091	1,250	53	23.5	84.9%	39 (3.1%)	977 (78.2%)	221 (17.7%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)								(n/a)			20.0	11.0		8.0		27.0	39.0	42.0	42.0	48.0	33.0	38.0			31.0	18.0	29.0		$15,596
Northdale Superintendent's Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	10755 Cletus	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 272-2036	183	21	8.5	95.6%	4 (2.2%)	174 (95.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)											14.0			13.0							$21,074
EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4375 E Brookstown Drive	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 757-9679	554	31	17.9	93.0%	14 (2.5%)	515 (93.0%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)								(n/a)	16.0	7.0							20.0	35.0	32.0		26.0	26.0	11.0	5.0		12.0	12.0	9.0	$29,761
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4962 Florida Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(504) 322-7543	2,235	79	28.1	80.0%	1,110 (49.7%)	875 (39.1%)	89 (4.0%)	36 (1.6%)	31 (1.4%)	5 (0.2%)	89 (4.0%)								(n/a)	37.0	36.0	33.0	47.0	42.0	45.0	41.0	42.0	47.0	51.0	71.0	72.0	72.0	63.0	53.0	48.0	68.0	58.0	56.0	61.0	$11,069
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3113 Valley Creek Dr	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(225) 421-2900	3,928	181	21.6	54.3%	2,521 (64.2%)	968 (24.6%)	180 (4.6%)	52 (1.3%)	30 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	174 (4.4%)								(n/a)	31.0	39.0	27.0	51.0	47.0	42.0	41.0	56.0	57.0	64.0	70.0	70.0	69.0	67.0	61.0		71.0	53.0	70.0	70.0	$10,090
EBR Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	802 Mayflower Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	Yes	No	(225) 478-9264	466	22	21.0	76.0%	42 (9.0%)	387 (83.0%)	21 (4.5%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)		57.0	66.0	21.0	31.0	15.0	37.0		72.0	80.0	49.0	62.0	61.0	62.0	35.0	34.0	54.0		48.0	57.0	$9,666
LSU Laboratory School	Public, Alternative	K-12	45 Dalrymple Drive	Baton Rouge	70803	East Baton Rouge Parish	LSU Laboratory School	No	No	No	No	(225) 578-3221	1,497	124	12.0	0.2%	1,159 (77.4%)	190 (12.7%)	46 (3.1%)	54 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.1%)								(n/a)			99.0		100.0	100.0	100.0							100.0				92.0	99.0	99.0	$11,419
BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	7550 McCall Drive	Baton Rouge	70817	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	No	(225) 394-9576	869	5	167.7	39.7%	474 (54.5%)	159 (18.3%)	66 (7.6%)	124 (14.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.8%)								(n/a)	93.0		79.0	94.0		100.0	92.0				91.0		100.0	94.0	100.0	100.0				100.0	$6,749
Southern University Lab School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	129 Swan Street	Baton Rouge	70813	East Baton Rouge Parish	Southern University Lab School	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 771-3490	441	32	13.9	59.9%	1 (0.2%)	436 (98.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)				38.0	38.0	22.0	46.0	70.0	64.0	76.0	82.0	66.0	90.0	76.0	62.0		71.0	79.0	64.0		$13,163
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	129 Swan Street	Baton Rouge	70813	East Baton Rouge Parish	Southern University Lab School	No	No	Yes	Yes	(225) 771-3490	395	0	374.0	68.6%	169 (42.8%)	173 (43.8%)	17 (4.3%)	9 (2.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)								(n/a)	30.0	25.0	39.0	65.0	58.0	66.0	46.0	65.0	65.0	72.0	74.0	84.0	86.0	74.0	64.0	40.0	73.0	67.0	71.0	57.0

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