Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge 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 3% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is 0.04, 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
#1244 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge's ranking?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is ranked #1244 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
528 students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offer ?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge part of?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is part of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge School District.
In what neighborhood is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge located?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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