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6.5 avg / 10

Central Community School District

School District · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Students: 4,875
Teachers (FTE): 338
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,537

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Louisiana rank

#29 of 72

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Louisiana avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,537

$2,553 vs Louisiana median

District size

4,875 students

Typical than Louisiana median

About Central Community School District

Central Community School District is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 4,875 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,537 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Central Community School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Central Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Central Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Central Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Community School District with test data.

District Details

City
Baton Rouge
Total Enrollment
4,875
Teachers (FTE)
338
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Community School District?

Central Community School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Community School District?

The average composite rating for Central Community School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Community School District?

Central Community School District spends $12,537 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Community School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Community School District is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Community School District?

Central Middle School is the highest-rated school in Central Community School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Central Community School District?

Across schools in Central Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Community School District compare to other districts in Louisiana?

Central Community School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
58.6%
ELA Proficiency
61.9%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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