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Best Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,327 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Garden District exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
The top high schools in Garden District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Allen High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Mckinley Senior High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
3. Tara High School
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
The top middle schools in Garden District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glasgow Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Port Allen Middle School
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West Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
3. Westdale Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
4. Capitol Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
The top elementary schools in Garden District, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Cohn Elementary School
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West Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 224 Students
3. Park Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
4. The Dufrocq School
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Projected Test Scores
East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
5. Port Allen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students
6. University Terrace Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA has a total population of 4,228 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA
How many schools are in Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA?
Garden District, Baton Rouge, LA has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,327 students in total.
How do schools in Garden District perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Garden District score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Garden District exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garden District?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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