For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,695 students in 70817, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA are Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus and Woodlawn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70817 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70817, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70817, LA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-10 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 888:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA include Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus and Woodlawn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70817?
2 public middle schools are located in 70817.
What is the racial composition of students in 70817?
70817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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