Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge 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 2% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge 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 Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is 0.02, 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
#1235 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
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 Democracy Prep Baton Rouge's ranking?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is ranked #1235 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
519 students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offer ?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge part of?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is part of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge School District.
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