Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city 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 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-City School District
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city?
676 students attend Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city?
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city offer ?
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city part of?
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city is part of Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-City School District.
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