Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Baton Rouge College Prep 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 was 26% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
96%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Baton Rouge College Preparatory Inc School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Baton Rouge College Prep?
226 students attend Baton Rouge College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Baton Rouge College Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baton Rouge College Prep?
Baton Rouge College Prep has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge College Prep offer ?
Baton Rouge College Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baton Rouge College Prep part of?
Baton Rouge College Prep is part of Baton Rouge College Preparatory Inc School District.
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