For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,770 students in 70817, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA are Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus and Woodlawn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70817 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70817, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70817, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-9
| 928 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70817, LA include Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus and Woodlawn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70817?
2 public middle schools are located in 70817.
What is the racial composition of students in 70817?
70817 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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