Very Good
#347 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 27% in state
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7921 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Math 28% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 147.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2022, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,430
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea BridgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Brighter Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Geo Prep Mid-city of Greater Baton RougeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #17 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 147.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
What grades does Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City serve?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
The student-teacher ratio at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is 147.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City rank in LA?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks #347 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City a charter school?
Yes, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City a Title I school?
No, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
74.2% of students at Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 147.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (225) 394-9576
- Area population (ZIP 70806)
- 28,551
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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