Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Woodlawn Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodlawn Middle School serves the southern part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 46.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging around 5 miles and extending up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodlawn Middle School's student population of 807 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Middle School's ranking?
Woodlawn Middle School is ranked #666 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodlawn Middle School often compared to?
Woodlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Middle School, Sherwood Middle Academic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle School?
807 students attend Woodlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Woodlawn Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodlawn Middle School?
Woodlawn Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Middle School offer ?
Woodlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodlawn Middle School part of?
Woodlawn Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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