Very Good
#267 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 21% in state
Central Intermediate School
Elementary School · Central Community School District · Central, LA
A Central Community School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12636 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70818
- Math 55% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Intermediate School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Intermediate School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$77,262
Median home value
$255,800
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| St Alphonsus Liguori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Community School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Intermediate School is listed in Central Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Intermediate School
Central Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Central, LA, part of Central Community School District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Intermediate School
What grades does Central Intermediate School serve?
Central Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Intermediate School?
Central Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Intermediate School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Intermediate School rank in LA?
Central Intermediate School ranks #267 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Central Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Central Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Intermediate School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Central Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Central Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Intermediate School?
58.7% of students at Central Intermediate School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (225) 261-1390
- Area population (ZIP 70818)
- 10,403
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 70818; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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