Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Top Rankings
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge's ranking?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is ranked #1221 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
528 students attend Democracy Prep Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offer ?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge part of?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is part of Democracy Prep Baton Rouge School District.
In what neighborhood is Democracy Prep Baton Rouge located?
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge is located in the Mid City North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 13 other public schools located in Mid City North.
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