Summary:
In zip code 70808, there is one middle school, Glasgow Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district.
Glasgow Middle School is a school of contrasts that shows clear signs of improvement. The school has moved from a 1-star rating to a 2-star rating over the past three years, indicating positive momentum. A standout strength is its very low dropout rate of 1.8%, which is significantly better than both the district (4.9%) and state (3.1%) averages. However, this is paired with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.8%, well above the state average of 22.5%, suggesting many students are missing substantial instructional time. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with over 60% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1.
Academically, Glasgow Middle School shows specific areas of strength and challenge. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school outperformed its district in Social Studies (50% vs. 46%) and 8th-grade Mathematics (48% vs. 43%), while matching the district in 8th-grade English Language Arts (67% vs. 64%). A notable pattern is the "8th-grade bounce back," where 8th graders outperform the district in both Math and ELA, even though 6th and 7th graders lag behind. Math proficiency has remained stagnant at around 48-49% over two years, indicating a persistent challenge. Overall, the school is improving its state ranking and showing effectiveness in specific subjects and grade levels, despite facing socioeconomic challenges.
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