D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Southeast Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 15000 Harrells Ferry, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
983
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 35th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 62% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −39 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (−8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (−13 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%65%reading -18 pts, math -13 pts15th percentile (list)
Black66%51%reading +7 pts, math +2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%32%reading -19 pts, math -25 pts7th percentile (list)
Asian65%75%reading -22 pts, math -13 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income58%45%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts25th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15000 Harrells Ferry
City Baton Rouge
ZIP Code 70816
District 2200540
NCES School ID 220054000432
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70816

Understanding the community around Southeast Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,960
Per Capita Income $34,793
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $224,600
Median Rent $1,117
Owner-Occupied 52.6%
Renter-Occupied 47.4%
View full data for ZIP 70816 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southeast Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.3%
Hispanic/Latino 26.7%
White 5.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 983
Teachers (FTE) 67.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has 983 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Southeast Middle School serve?
Southeast Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southeast Middle School receive per student?
Southeast Middle School receives $17,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southeast Middle School in 70816 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,770
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,104
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
47.4%

Other Schools in 70816

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026