The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in Math. The lowest is 13% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School is a regular public school in Baton Rouge serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system, Louisiana’s second-largest city and the state capital, a place that blends state government, Louisiana State University and Southern University, petrochemical industry, and a food and culture scene rooted in Cajun and Creole traditions. The school sits in a residential area of the city, within a larger metro that is car-dependent with walkable pockets centered around downtown and the LSU campus.
The student body is sizable for an elementary school, with enrollment across all elementary grades. The population is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a much smaller share of White students and very small numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and two-or-more-races students. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the record.
State testing results from the LEAP 2025 assessment for the most recent school year show that roughly a quarter of students met proficiency benchmarks in math and English language arts ten, and smaller shares did so in science and social studies. These proficiency rates place the school below the midpoint among districts in East Baton Rouge Parish when measured by an overall index across tested subjects. Only a single year of test data was available, so there is no basis to assess whether performance is improving or declining. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is typical for schools in this grade band.
No information was reported about specific academic programs, course access, or enrichment offerings. We looked for the district’s recent policy changes, budget initiatives, or other parent-relevant developments but found little publicly reported in the search, so that context is left out rather than guessed.
Housing in the area around the school shows home values roughly in line with the state average and well below the national average. Rent levels are moderately priced compared with national benchmarks. The local housing market has seen modest appreciation over the past year, and the broader Baton Rouge area has experienced a slight population decline within the city limits while the metro area has grown, with suburban development continuing south and east of the parish. This context matters for families considering whether the neighborhood fits their budget and long-term housing plans.
The school’s student composition and academic results are the main pieces of evidence available. A parent or resident evaluating Cedarcrest-Southmoor will find a diverse, lower-income student body and academic outcomes that, on the available state assessments, are below the average among the surrounding districts in the parish. The lack of data on special populations, discipline, staffing, and programs means some questions about the school’s day-to-day environment and supports cannot be answered from this record. Families may want to visit the school, speak with staff or current parents, and ask about class size, enrichment, and how the school works with students who need extra academic help to fill in the picture that the data alone does not provide.
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