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Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts (BRCVPA) is a public elementary magnet school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving 594 students in grades PK-5 within the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, and it has a long history of academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 10% of elementary schools in Louisiana for the past decade.

BRCVPA stands out for its exceptional performance across all student groups, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide for both African American students and those from low socio-economic backgrounds, proving that demographic factors do not determine academic outcomes. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.5%, dramatically lower than the district average of 30.5% and the state average of 22.5%. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Magnolia Woods Elementary School, located just 0.6 miles away, which has a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and ranks in the 38th percentile statewide. BRCVPA also excels in Social Studies with 83% proficiency, a full 28 points above the state average, while many nearby schools struggle in this subject.

While BRCVPA has been a 5-star institution for a decade, its state ranking has slipped from a peak of 15th to 61st, indicating increased competition from other specialized programs like Mayfair Laboratory School, which has surged to 1st place. Interestingly, BRCVPA achieves top-tier results with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1, which is higher than many of its high-performing peers, suggesting its success is driven more by its specialized curriculum and strong school culture than by class size. A potential area of focus is a consistent pattern of lower proficiency in 5th grade compared to 3rd and 4th grades, which may be worth investigating further.

594

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,960

Per pupil spending ?

56.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 344-0084

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.2%

White:

21.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (82% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in East Baton Rouge Parish

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg50%

Louisiana avg58%

61^st of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 40Elementary Schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish

77^th of 116East Baton Rouge Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	61 of 690	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	92.3	38 of 666	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	20 of 675	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	27 of 730	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	25 of 727	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	93.7	28 of 729	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.7	15 of 731	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	18 of 728	97.5%	★★★★★
2017	94.1	17 of 739	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	89.6	36 of 742	95.1%	★★★★★
2015	90.4	33 of 792	95.8%	★★★★★
2014	92.0	22 of 777	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	24 of 772	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	90.0	32 of 764	95.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.8	19 of 766	97.5%	★★★★★
2010	91.5	27 of 736	96.3%	★★★★★
2009	91.0	26 of 738	96.5%	★★★★★
2008	90.5	35 of 743	95.3%	★★★★★
2007	94.3	11 of 725	98.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	97.0	15 of 548	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.6	16 of 501	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.2	15 of 509	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	21 of 570	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	19 of 562	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.6	15 of 564	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	97.3	16 of 559	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.3	13 of 547	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	94.0	21 of 679	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	41 of 633	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	23 of 635	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.8	31 of 705	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	22 of 701	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	26 of 705	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.0	17 of 684	97.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	95.2	21 of 685	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	95.1	25 of 661	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	18 of 674	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	28 of 723	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	20 of 724	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	34 of 719	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	16 of 697	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.3	13 of 682	98.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	42 of 682	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	89.9	36 of 641	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	24 of 651	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	40 of 713	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	26 of 712	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	34 of 704	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.4	14 of 696	98.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	24 of 496	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	86.0	35 of 431	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	12 of 434	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	28 of 518	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	21 of 517	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.0	16 of 522	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	5 of 517	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	13 of 516	97.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)97th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)97th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)95th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies83%+28 vs state

Mathematics82%+20 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 9, 2012

My children have attended BRCVPA since 2008. We love this school! The staff is excellent and their enthusiasm is reflected in the students outstanding academic performance. This school also has tremendous support from the parents; our PTO provides great things for the school. The visual and performing arts programs allow the students to express their creativity through a variety of methods. I know the EBRPSS gets a bad rap, but this school is an exception. I feel fortunate that my kids are getting such a fantastic educational experience from this school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7600 Boone Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 344-0084	594	39	15.3	56.9%	129 (21.7%)	393 (66.2%)	26 (4.4%)	22 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	19 (3.2%)	89.3	61^st of 690 public elementary schools	91.2%		92.3	38^th of 666 public elementary schools	94.3%	23	89.0	87.0	68.0				82.0								83.0	87.0	80.0				83.0						$16,960
Magnolia Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	760 Maxine Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 769-6845	409	32	12.8	84.1%	14 (3.4%)	310 (75.8%)	78 (19.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	41.5	429^th of 690 public elementary schools	37.8%		27	510^th of 666 public elementary schools	23.4%	81	70.0	67.0	43.0				59.0	64.0	56.0	70.0				64.0	38.0	43.0	45.0				42.0						$19,015
Wildwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	444 Halfway Tree Rd	Baton Rouge	70810	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-6002	433	38	11.4	65.6%	37 (8.5%)	198 (45.7%)	130 (30.0%)	45 (10.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	17 (3.9%)	58.5	310^th of 690 public elementary schools	55.1%		52.7	343^rd of 666 public elementary schools	48.5%	33	67.0	64.0	64.0				66.0	70.0	67.0	69.0				68.0	50.0	55.0	68.0				57.0						$19,548
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Sunset Blvd	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-1272	288	25	11.7	58.3%	13 (4.5%)	98 (34.0%)	172 (59.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	35.3	470^th of 690 public elementary schools	31.9%		34.2	465^th of 666 public elementary schools	30.2%	5	63.0	62.0	43.0				55.0	58.0	58.0	64.0				60.0	34.0	50.0	38.0				41.0						$19,267
The Emerge School for Autism	Public, Charter	K-3	7760 Innovation Park Drive	Baton Rouge	70820	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 343-4232	48	5	10.1	33.3%	18 (37.5%)	21 (43.8%)	7 (14.6%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)																											$28,186
Mayfair Laboratory School	Public, Magnet	K-8	9880 Hyacinth Avenue	Baton Rouge	70810	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 761-7849	480	52	9.2	24.4%	284 (59.2%)	99 (20.6%)	25 (5.2%)	40 (8.3%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.8%)	98.5	1^st of 690 public elementary schools	99.9%		96.9	8^th of 666 public elementary schools	98.8%	7										100.0			100.0		91.0			89.0	94.0	100.0							$17,715
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	9211 Parkway Drive	Baton Rouge	70810	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 349-7489	819	24	33.9	72.3%	46 (5.6%)	531 (64.8%)	222 (27.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.8%)	18	611^th of 690 public elementary schools	11.4%		15.7	603^rd of 666 public elementary schools	9.5%	8	24.0	34.0	56.0	52.0	38.0	35.0	40.0	36.0	39.0	62.0	59.0	53.0	74.0	53.0	44.0	24.0	23.0	27.0	35.0	29.0	29.0						$15,430
Westminster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8935 Westminster Dr	Baton Rouge	70809	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 927-2930	208	19	10.7	84.1%	8 (3.8%)	149 (71.6%)	42 (20.2%)	4 (1.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)																											$20,207
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4510 Bawell Street	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 343-6630	557	57	9.7	37.0%	214 (38.4%)	221 (39.7%)	76 (13.6%)	15 (2.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.3%)	95.1	20^th of 690 public elementary schools	97.1%					(n/a)	95.0		88.0				93.0		99.0					99.0	84.0	89.0	79.0				84.0						$19,089
Great Hearts Harveston	Public, Charter	K-8	11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.	Baton Rouge	70810	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 416-7611	579	67	8.5	62.0%	263 (45.4%)	232 (40.1%)	40 (6.9%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.9%)	57.5	317^th of 690 public elementary schools	54.1%		63.8	269^th of 666 public elementary schools	59.6%	48	60.0	86.0	80.0	55.0	48.0		64.0	63.0			76.0	59.0	68.0	71.0	46.0	55.0	62.0	42.0	50.0	60.0	52.0	62.0	47.0	53.0	64.0	56.0	$13,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

What district is Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

How many students attend Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 594 students attended Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts?

Students at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts are 66% African American, 22% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts a good school?

Yes. Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts ranks in the top 8.8% of Louisiana elementary schools.

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