Serving 487 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 13:1 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: 6-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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 0.25, 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.
Capitol Middle School is ranked #1227 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?
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?
487 students attend Capitol Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Capitol Middle School students are Black, 13% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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?
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.
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The nearest high school to Capitol Middle School is Collegiate Baton Rouge (1.3 miles away)
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 487 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
