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Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)

2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Istrouma Middle Magnet School serves 632 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Istrouma Middle Magnet School?
632 students attend Istrouma Middle Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Istrouma Middle Magnet School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Istrouma Middle Magnet School offer ?
Istrouma Middle Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Istrouma Middle Magnet School part of?
Istrouma Middle Magnet School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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