For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 884 students in 70714, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70714, LA are Advantage Charter Academy, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Baker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70714 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70714, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70714, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Baker Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
70714, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6009 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70714, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70714, LA include Advantage Charter Academy, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and Baker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70714?
3 public middle schools are located in 70714.
What is the racial composition of students in 70714?
70714 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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