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

Eva Legard Learning Center

Eva Legard Learning Center rates 5.4, below most East Baton Rouge Parish 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.
5.4this school

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

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

The brief

An East Baton Rouge Parish middle school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 925 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 43 of 79 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Eva Legard Learning Center is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math8%23 points below the Louisiana average of 31%Grades 6–8 · 66 students tested · 2025 LEAP
Reading22%21 points below the Louisiana average of 43%Grades 6–8 · 66 students tested · 2025 LEAP
In 2025, 8% of students were proficient in math and 22% in reading, against Louisiana averages of 31% and 43%.2025 LEAP; 12 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
2.4
58% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
42% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2025

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.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (2025 LEAP) · reading/ELA 22% (2025 LEAP).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Eva Legard Learning Center 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
70
Very Walkable
Bike Score
56
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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    5.4
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Eva Legard Learning Center.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 Eva Legard Learning Center serve?

Eva Legard Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 7th.

How many students attend Eva Legard Learning Center?

Eva Legard Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Legard Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Eva Legard Learning Center is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eva Legard Learning Center rank in LA?

Eva Legard Learning Center ranks #925 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Eva Legard Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Eva Legard Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Eva Legard Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eva Legard Learning Center has 8% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).

Is Eva Legard Learning Center a charter school?

No, Eva Legard Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eva Legard Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Eva Legard Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eva Legard Learning Center?

45.3% of students at Eva Legard Learning Center 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 – 7th
Enrollment
53
Student-teacher ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Rank in district
#43 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.