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#547 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 42% in state
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Elementary School · City of Baker School District · Baker, LA
A City of Baker School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5905 Groom Road, Baker, LA 70714
- Math 19% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 48 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Ridge Academic Magnet 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,333
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70714; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Brownfields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| White Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Geo Prep BakerCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
City of Baker School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is listed in City of Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is a public elementary school in Baker, LA, part of City of Baker School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
What grades does Park Ridge Academic Magnet School serve?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Ridge Academic Magnet School rank in LA?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School ranks #547 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Park Ridge Academic Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Ridge Academic Magnet School a charter school?
No, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Ridge Academic Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Ridge Academic Magnet School?
81.3% of students at Park Ridge Academic Magnet 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (225) 775-5924
- Area population (ZIP 70714)
- 17,449
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 70714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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