Summary:
GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge is the sole elementary school located in this area, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite serving a high-need student population, with 91.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing state averages on standardized tests and end-of-course exams.
GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge stands out for its high proficiency rates on the LEAP (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) tests, particularly in English Language Arts, where the school's 4th grade proficiency rate was 81% compared to the state's 70% in 2024-2025. The school also achieved 100% proficiency on the Algebra I and English I end-of-course exams in 2024-2025, significantly outperforming the state averages of 63% and 69%, respectively. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of Louisiana elementary schools.
Despite the school's academic success, it faces some equity challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and an elevated chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% in 2023-2024. However, the school's consistent performance across grade levels and subject areas suggests a strong, cohesive educational approach that is benefiting students throughout their elementary and middle school years. As GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge continues to make progress, it has opportunities to further improve its academic outcomes and address these equity challenges.
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