Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus serves 928 students from kindergarten through ninth grade as a charter school in East Baton Rouge Parish. With an enrollment that spans the early and middle school years, the school maintains a unique structure with 5 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 185.6:1. Academically, BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus demonstrates solid performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranking #351 out of 1,290 schools statewide, placing it in the 73rd percentile among Louisiana schools.

The school achieves strong results with 59% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 51% reach proficiency in mathematics. These outcomes reflect the school's academic focus and contribute to its impressive 8.8 out of 10 academic score. Located at 7550 McCall Drive in the 70817 ZIP code, the school serves a well-educated and economically stable community where nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $99,753.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 7.8% and median home values of $276,500 reflect the affluent character of this mid-size city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus is 185.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.