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Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy

2555 Desoto Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

About Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy

Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy at 1450 Fuqua Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the Scotlandville neighborhood. The school is for students in grades 6–8. There are about 560 students enrolled.The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. 22% of students are good at math, and 41% are good at reading. There are 49% men and 51% women in the group. The school keeps an academically focused atmosphere where structure and accountability help keep students interested. Most homes close to the school cost between $220,000 and $380,000. Parents often say that clear communication is important and that students get regular help with their schoolwork. The school is one of the best middle schools in Louisiana because its students' proficiency levels are close to the state average.

Contact Information

Address

2555 Desoto Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807

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Phone

(225) 775-0776

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 41% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
205
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 88 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 6:50 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.46%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.93%
Black 93.66%
Two+ Races 1.95%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.46%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.93%
Black
93.66%
Two+ Races
1.95%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 205
44.39%
91 Female
55.61%
114 Male

Student Population

205 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

205 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Anitra Walker was recently celebrated during National Principals Month for her vision and dedication to student success. The school's high school principal, Paul Jackson, was selected as the region's Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America in early 2025. A student was named the 2025–2026 Student of the Year, and other nominees formed a student government, highlighting student leadership.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school support planning skills?

Ans. Students learn assignment management.

Q2. How is learning progress monitored?

Ans. Teachers review assessments.

Q3. How are expectations communicated?

Ans. Expectations are explained clearly.

Q4. How is attendance handled?

Ans. Attendance is tracked daily.

Q5. How can parents track grades?

Ans. Grades are available online.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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