Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center
Tel:
(225)344-0084
- Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center serves 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center placed in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
- Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center operates within the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Top Placements (Louisiana)
Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center is Listed among the top public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center is ranked within the top 5% of all 1277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The diversity score of Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 64% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 70% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 54% | 44% |
| White | 37% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center is East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 108 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- East Baton Rouge Parish School District's student population of 46,333 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $13,089 in this district is less than the state average of $24,719. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,165 is less than the state average of $22,732. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 88 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 46,333 | 1,095 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 64% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 70% |
| District Total Revenue | $563 MM | $27 MM |
| District Spending | $566 MM | $25 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $13,089 | $24,719 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,165 | $22,732 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center is Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southdowns School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy Grades: 8-12 | 96 students
0.7 miles
1919 Starting Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225)922-5465 0.7 8-12 96 - Baton Rouge Southdowns School Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 91 students
0.9 miles
2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225)346-1127 0.9 PK-K 91 - Baton Rouge Louisiana Key Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 233 students
1.0 miles
3172 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225)298-1223 1.0 K-4 233 - Baton Rouge Buchanan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 361 students
1.1 miles
1222 East Buchanan
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)343-4585 1.1 PK-5 361 - Baton Rouge Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
1.1 miles
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225)926-5421 1.1 PK-5 440
School Reviews
| 2 If your child has special needs and need accomodations will not be assesed properly and accomdated to suit his disability. I also have found them to be discrimination against race. This is my personal and opinion and from personal experiences with the staff. - Posted by Parent - l.lam |
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