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Charter middle school · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning rates 6.2, right at the middle of East Baton Rouge Parish's middle schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the East Baton Rouge Parish median is 6.2.

#702 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish: 13 middle schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

An East Baton Rouge Parish charter middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 702 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 36 of 79 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math11%22 points below the Louisiana average of 33%Grades 6–8 · 274 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Reading28%16 points below the Louisiana average of 44%Grades 6–8 · 274 students tested · 2026 LEAP
Proficiency is down 43 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 19% recently.2026 LEAP; 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.1
40% of the rating
Academics
3.6
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.4
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 70802; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Community School for Apprenticeship Learning and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$34,082
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
30.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
50
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Community School for Apprenticeship Learning.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Community School for Apprenticeship Learning serve?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Community School for Apprenticeship Learning rank in LA?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning ranks #702 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Community School for Apprenticeship Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Community School for Apprenticeship Learning a charter school?

Yes, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Community School for Apprenticeship Learning a Title I school?

No, Community School for Apprenticeship Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning?

75.4% of students at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
284
Student-teacher ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Rank in district
#36 of 79
Schools in district
83
District spending per student
$15,471
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 70802)
23,964
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
31.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.