Baskin High School Building was a historic school building located along Louisiana Highway 857 in Baskin, Louisiana. When it was an active school, it was operated by the Franklin Parish School Board.
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Baskin 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Baskin School serves the northern part of its school district in Baskin, LA, covering an area of approximately 107.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baskin School's student population of 325 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Baskin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baskin School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baskin School's ranking?
Baskin School is ranked #819 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baskin School often compared to?
Baskin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winnsboro Elementary School, Crowville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Baskin School?
325 students attend Baskin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Baskin School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baskin School?
Baskin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baskin School offer ?
Baskin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baskin School part of?
Baskin School is part of Franklin Parish School District.
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