For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 827 students in 70813, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70813, LA are Southern University Laboratory Virtual School and Southern University Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70813 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70813, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70813, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: PK-12
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70813, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70813, LA include Southern University Laboratory Virtual School and Southern University Lab School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70813?
2 public middle schools are located in 70813.
What is the racial composition of students in 70813?
70813 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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