- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baton Rouge, LA
Glasgow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glasgow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220054001554
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glasgow Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools.
- #10 of 15
- middle schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glasgow Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow Middle School ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Glasgow Middle School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 220054001554 · Baton Rouge, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 30.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Glasgow Middle School grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Glasgow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 542
Glasgow Middle School
542 students
What this shows Glasgow Middle School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glasgow Middle School compares
Glasgow Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 79% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 13% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 11.8%
White 11.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Glasgow Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glasgow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glasgow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Southeast Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 15:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Standard public school
759 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Westdale Middle School
Standard public school
538 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Park Forest Middle School
Standard public school
445 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow Middle School
How many students attend Glasgow Middle School?
Glasgow Middle School has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glasgow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glasgow Middle School is 30.1:1, which is 79% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glasgow Middle School?
54.4% of students at Glasgow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glasgow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glasgow Middle School is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glasgow Middle School?
Glasgow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glasgow Middle School rank among middle schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Glasgow Middle School ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Glasgow Middle School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.