Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts is 0.58, 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
#43 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts's ranking?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts is ranked #43 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts often compared to?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts?
462 students attend Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts students are Black, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts offer ?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts part of?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts located?
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
School Reviews
1 2/20/2020
When I was at this school, the teachers were very hostile to my accommodations and I got overly harsh consequences for my actions.
2 2/25/2011
If your child has special needs and need accomodations will not be assesed properly and accomdated to suit his disability. I also have found them to be discrimination against race. This is my personal and opinion and from personal experiences with the staff.
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