Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's student population of 442 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City's ranking?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is ranked #820 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City often compared to?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Elementary School, Park Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City?
442 students attend Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City offer ?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City part of?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City located?
Basis Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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