Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernard Terrace Elementary School 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Bernard Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernard Terrace Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Bernard Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is ranked #874 out of 1,251 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
245 students attend Bernard Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bernard Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernard Terrace Elementary School?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernard Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernard Terrace Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Bernard Terrace Elementary School located?
Bernard Terrace Elementary School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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The nearest high school to Bernard Terrace Elementary School is Capitol High School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 245 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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