Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Southeast Middle School 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Middle School's student population of 938 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeast Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
62%
42%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Middle School is ranked #1099 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southeast Middle School often compared to?
Southeast Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
938 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southeast Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeast Middle School offer ?
Southeast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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