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#791 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southeast Middle School
Middle School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15000 Harrells Ferry, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- Math 22% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southeast Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southeast Middle 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| The Brighton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Parkview Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,070 | 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.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Southeast Middle School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast Middle School
Southeast Middle School is a public middle school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 983 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast Middle School
What grades does Southeast Middle School serve?
Southeast Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 983 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Middle School rank in LA?
Southeast Middle School ranks #791 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Southeast Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Southeast Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Middle School a charter school?
No, Southeast Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southeast Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Middle School?
65.1% of students at Southeast Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 983
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (225) 753-5930
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 70816; 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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