Summary:
Central Community School District is home to one middle school, Central Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an enrollment of 1,012 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Central Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. For the 2025-2026 school year, overall proficiency rates are 72% in Math (vs. 62% state), 76% in ELA (vs. 70% state), and 65% in Social Studies (vs. 55% state). The school also boasts an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.1%, compared to the state's 3.1%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% that is well below the state average of 22.5%. A notable highlight is that 100% of students taking the English I End-of-Course exam scored proficient or above, though this likely reflects a small group of advanced 8th graders.
Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern. The school's state ranking has declined over three years, from the 83rd percentile to the 68th percentile, as its own scores have slightly dipped. Additionally, a clear "8th grade slump" in math is evident, with proficiency dropping from 78% in 6th grade to 61% in 8th grade, suggesting a need for curriculum review. While the school benefits from being part of the high-performing Central Community School District (ranked 13th out of 116 districts in Louisiana), its performance is closely aligned with district averages, indicating the school is a solid contributor but not the sole driver of the district's success.
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