Summary:
In zip code 70810, Baton Rouge, LA, there are five elementary schools serving grades PK-8, offering a diverse mix of traditional public and charter school options for families.
The standout school in this area is Mayfair Laboratory School, which ranks #1 in the state with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, including 100% proficiency in several grades. It boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 2.5% and a 0.0% dropout rate, though it serves a more affluent population with only 24.38% free/reduced lunch eligibility. In contrast, Great Hearts Harveston is a consistent high-achiever, ranking #317 in the state and exceeding state averages in all core subjects despite a 62% free/reduced lunch rate. Wildwood Elementary School is a quietly consistent performer, ranking in the 55th percentile and exceeding the state average in Social Studies. Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy is a hidden gem for advanced math, with 100% of its Algebra I students proficient. However, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy struggles significantly, ranking #611 in the state with the highest chronic absenteeism (29.1%) and worst student-to-teacher ratio (33.9:1).
Key metrics reveal stark contrasts: chronic absenteeism ranges from 2.5% to 29.1%, and student-to-teacher ratios vary from 8.5:1 at Great Hearts to 33.9:1 at South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 61.3%, with Mayfair as a low outlier. The two charter schools, part of the Pelican Educational Foundation- Kenilworth Science district, show opposite performance, while the three traditional public schools belong to the East Baton Rouge Parish district. Overall, this area offers a wide spectrum of educational quality, from top-tier to struggling, with socioeconomic status and school climate factors like absenteeism and class size playing critical roles in outcomes.
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