Central Community School District
School District · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,537
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Central Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Community School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tanglewood Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle School
Central · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Intermediate School
Central · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#5 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,537
$2,553 vs Louisiana median
District size
4,875 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
Central Community School District ranks #5 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. Central Community School District's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tanglewood Elementary School (9.6/10), Central Middle School (8.5/10), and Central Intermediate School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanglewood Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Intermediate School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Central High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.0/10, Central Community School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tanglewood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Central Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 71.3% and ELA proficiency of 75.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Community School District with test data.
Schools in Central Community School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- 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 8.0/10. 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?
Tanglewood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Central Community School District with a composite score of 9.6/10.
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 71.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.7%. 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 8.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.7%
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Compare Central Community School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
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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