Serving 274 students in grades 4-8, Mayfair 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 was 37% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)37%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)36%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
85%
41%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Mayfair Middle School?
274 students attend Mayfair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mayfair Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayfair Middle School?
Mayfair Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayfair Middle School offer ?
Mayfair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Mayfair Middle School part of?
Mayfair Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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