Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Basis Baton Rouge ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Baton Rouge's student population of 736 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Baton Rouge ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Baton Rouge is 0.65, which is more 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
#164 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
22%
42%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Baton Rouge's ranking?
Basis Baton Rouge is ranked #164 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Basis Baton Rouge?
736 students attend Basis Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Basis Baton Rouge students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basis Baton Rouge?
Basis Baton Rouge has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basis Baton Rouge offer ?
Basis Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Basis Baton Rouge part of?
Basis Baton Rouge is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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