Serving 140 students in grades 6-12, Thrive 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Thrive Baton Rouge?
140 students attend Thrive Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Thrive Baton Rouge students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thrive Baton Rouge?
Thrive Baton Rouge has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thrive Baton Rouge offer ?
Thrive Baton Rouge offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thrive Baton Rouge part of?
Thrive Baton Rouge is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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