Capitol Middle School
Tel:
(225)231-9292
- Capitol Middle School serves 446 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Capitol Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Capitol Middle School's student population of 446 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Capitol Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Capitol Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1069 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 98% | 44% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Capitol Middle School is Capitol High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Belfair Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Melrose Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Melrose Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 478 students
0.2 miles
1348 Valcour Steet
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)926-2353 0.2 PK-5 478 - Baton Rouge Belfair Montessori School Grades: PK-8 | 323 students
0.6 miles
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)356-6191 0.6 PK-8 323 - Baton Rouge Capitol Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
0.7 miles
4141 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)343-9364 0.7 PK-5 431 - Baton Rouge Laurel Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: K | 43 students
0.8 miles
440 N. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)294-5490 0.8 K 43 - Baton Rouge Eden Park Superintendent Academy Grades: K-5 | 69 students
1.1 miles
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225)387-5224 1.1 K-5 69
School Reviews
| 5 I'm a former student at capitol middle I complete my 8th grade in may of 2006. Capitol middle is an amazing school I also was in the band and the band director was great he teach me how to read music within 1 hour and it has help me a lot in my first year of high school I am now in tara high marching band and thanks to the band director Mr.Myles at capitol middle I might have a chance to get a scholarship later on in my high school years. - Posted by Student/Alumni - lilni |
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