North Banks Middle School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)

North Banks Middle School Of Excellence 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
20-24%
64%
(18-19)
35-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
7%
Black
(19-20)
97%
43%
White
(19-20)
2%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
81%
51%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend North Banks Middle School Of Excellence?
124 students attend North Banks Middle School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Banks Middle School Of Excellence students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does North Banks Middle School Of Excellence offer ?
North Banks Middle School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Banks Middle School Of Excellence part of?
North Banks Middle School Of Excellence is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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