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Capitol Middle School

5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Capitol Middle 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 3% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Capitol Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Capitol Middle School's student population of 580 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Capitol Middle 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 Capitol Middle School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1227 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Capitol Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Capitol Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 1995-96 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Capitol Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Capitol Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capitol Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol Middle School's ranking?
Capitol Middle School is ranked #1227 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Capitol Middle School often compared to?
Capitol Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenilworth Science And Technology Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Capitol Middle School?
580 students attend Capitol Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Capitol Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Middle School?
Capitol Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capitol Middle School offer ?
Capitol Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Capitol Middle School part of?
Capitol Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Capitol Middle School located?
Capitol Middle School is located in the Lobdell And Woodale neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lobdell And Woodale.

School Reviews
5   12/13/2006
I'm a former student at capitol middle I complete my 8th grade in may of 2006. Capitol middle is an amazing school I also was in the band and the band director was great he teach me how to read music within 1 hour and it has help me a lot in my first year of high school I am now in tara high marching band and thanks to the band director Mr.Myles at capitol middle I might have a chance to get a scholarship later on in my high school years.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lilni

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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