Helix Aviation Academy

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Helix Aviation Academy ranks 248 th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Helix Aviation Academy is a public charter middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 112 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Helix Aviation Academy performed better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, with 77% of students proficient or better, compared to 63% in the district and 69% statewide. However, the school's mathematics performance, with 46% of students proficient or better, was below the district's 48% and the state's 59%. The school's male students and African American students performed particularly well, ranking 180 out of 426 and 106 out of 333 Louisiana middle schools, respectively. Notably, Helix Aviation Academy outperformed nearby schools like Helix Legal Academy, Westdale Middle School, and Park Forest Middle School in English Language Arts.

The school serves a predominantly African American student population (96.43%) and has a high percentage of students (90.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population with significant socioeconomic needs. Despite these challenges, Helix Aviation Academy appears to be a relatively high-performing school within the East Baton Rouge Parish district, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's strong performance among certain student subgroups and its ability to outperform nearby schools in key metrics are notable, though its mathematics performance remains an area for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

(225) 773-4925

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
248^th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,205

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.4%

White:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Helix Aviation Academy ranks worse than 55.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked middle schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), White (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helix Aviation Academy is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 13 middle schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Helix Aviation Academy employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helix Aviation Academy is $17,205, which is the 4^th highest among 13 middle schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helix Aviation Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Helix Aviation Academy 248^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Helix Aviation Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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 Helix Aviation Academy

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Rank History for all students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.06	248^th	449	44.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.95	76^th	175	56.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.70	208^th	444	53.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.31	271^st	415	34.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.25	180^th	426	57.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.45	106^th	333	68.2%

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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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by a parent
Monday, March 6, 2023

Administrators and teachers communicate better than any school my child has every been to. The principal sends out weekly information along with daily text that includes important academic and culture announcements. We truly know how to support at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Helix Aviation Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	3	50	0	2	0	0	0	0	55
2023	4	108	0	0	0	0	0	0	112

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

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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 Helix Aviation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	55	4.0	13.7	67.3
2023	112	10.5	10.6	90.2

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 Helix Aviation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	55	4.0	13.7	67.3
2023	112	10.5	10.6	90.2

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 Helix Aviation Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$17,205

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Helix Aviation 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 English I (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 English I End of Course	Total
Helix Aviation Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	4400 Airpark Blvd	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 773-4925	112	11	10.6	90.2%	4 (3.6%)	108 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.1	248^th of 449 public middle schools	44.8%					(n/a)	55.0	41.0	45.0	46.0	93.0	65.0		77.0			$17,205
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	9147 Elm Grove Garden	Baton Rouge	70807	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 775-0776	189	16	12.0	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	184 (97.4%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	56	204^th of 449 public middle schools	54.6%		57.2	198^th of 465 public middle schools	57.4%	6	43.0	61.0	55.0	52.0	70.0	84.0			95.0		$20,549
Zion City School A Redesign School	Public, Charter	6-8	5959 Cadillac Street	Baton Rouge	70816	East Baton Rouge Parish	Glen Oaks Middle School (Redesign Schools LA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 771-8128	86	8	11.1	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	83 (96.5%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Baker Middle School	Public	6-8	5905 Groom Rd	Baker	70714	East Baton Rouge Parish	City of Baker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5924	176	11	15.8	57.4%	2 (1.1%)	156 (88.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)					43.0		29.0	32.0			$19,121
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning	Public, Charter	6-8	1555 Madison Ave	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 336-1410	314	19	16.2	81.2%	0 (0.0%)	313 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37.1	291^st of 449 public middle schools	35.2%		53.6	223^rd of 465 public middle schools	52.0%	68	40.0		37.0	41.0	65.0	62.0	72.0	66.0			$10,015
Capitol Middle School	Public	6-8	5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 231-9292	580	34	16.8	87.2%	4 (0.7%)	521 (89.8%)	55 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	445^th of 449 public middle schools	0.9%		3.7	452^nd of 465 public middle schools	2.8%	7			9.0		25.0	35.0	37.0	32.0	66.0		$16,404
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	3760 Aletha Drive	Baton Rouge	70814	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 275-6650	582	36	16.0	77.8%	15 (2.6%)	433 (74.4%)	125 (21.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4.4	435^th of 449 public middle schools	3.1%		6.4	441^st of 465 public middle schools	5.2%	6					34.0	45.0	36.0	37.0			$17,278
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	12656 Sullivan Road	Baton Rouge	70818	East Baton Rouge Parish	Central Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 261-2237	1,163	64	18.1	53.1%	768 (66.0%)	254 (21.8%)	90 (7.7%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.3%)	80.1	78^th of 449 public middle schools	82.6%		75.2	101^st of 465 public middle schools	78.3%	23	77.0	81.0	66.0	76.0	87.0	80.0	78.0	82.0		100.0	$11,565
Port Allen Middle School	Public	6-8	610 Rosedale Street	Port Allen	70767	West Baton Rouge Parish	West Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 383-5777	204	20	10.3	90.2%	26 (12.7%)	157 (77.0%)	17 (8.3%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	43.6	264^th of 449 public middle schools	41.2%		41.7	274^th of 465 public middle schools	41.1%	10	67.0		40.0	60.0	68.0		55.0	65.0	89.0	89.0	$22,087
Helix Legal Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 773-4925	74	5	13.8	82.4%	0 (0.0%)	72 (97.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	11.1	411^th of 449 public middle schools	8.5%					(n/a)	32.0	26.0	29.0	28.0	45.0	54.0	39.0	46.0			$38,827

Frequently Asked Questions about Helix Aviation Academy

What is the racial makeup of Helix Aviation Academy?

Students at Helix Aviation Academy are 96% African American, 4% White.

What district is Helix Aviation Academy in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

Is Helix Aviation Academy a good school?

Helix Aviation Academy ranks 248^th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Helix Aviation Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 112 students attended Helix Aviation Academy.

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