For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,031 students in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in Gardere is Idea Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Grades: K-11
| 966 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA include Idea Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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