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Capitol Middle School

5100 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Ranked 148 of 157 in Louisiana

Top schools in Baton Rouge
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Capitol Middle School

5100 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

About Capitol Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 12% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
487
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.62%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 12.73%
Black 86.04%
Two+ Races 0.62%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.62%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
12.73%
Black
86.04%
Two+ Races
0.62%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 487
47.84%
233 Female
52.16%
254 Male

Student Population

487 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

243 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Capitol Middle School Contact Information

Address

5100 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

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Phone

(225) 231-9292

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TOP 148 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Capitol Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, Capitol Middle Magnet School and Capitol High School will join forces to create a single campus for grades 6–12. The goal is to improve academic programming and resources. This strategic move is part of the district's plan to make sure that students have a smooth educational experience. The people at the school are excited about the new opportunities that will come from this change. Principal Dr. Cleotha Johnigan Jr. said he was sure that the merger would be good for students.

FAQ

Q1. Can students learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and mentorship programs are all great ways to build confidence and responsibility.

Q2. How does Capitol Middle School help students stay healthy?

Ans. Wellness programs, counseling, and mindfulness practices are good for your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids stay healthy?

Ans. Students learn to deal with stress and become more emotionally strong through counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness practices.

Q4. What kinds of creative things can students do?

Ans. Art, music, theater, and writing classes help students learn how to express themselves and improve their artistic skills.

Q5. How does the school get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family workshops, volunteer programs, and community events encourage meaningful participation and help students, families, and the community get to know each other better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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