Oak Park Middle School

Summary:

Oak Park Middle School is a public middle school in Leesburg, Florida, serving 575 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak Park Middle School stands out from nearby schools like Umatilla Middle School, Gray Middle School, and Eustis Middle School in several key ways. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.4% to 50.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Oak Park Middle School also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (40.17%) and Hispanic (25.22%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Further analysis reveals that Oak Park Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.25% to 69.74% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a higher spending per student, ranging from $9,427 to $10,721 over the past four years. Despite these efforts, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, has been declining, and its statewide ranking has dropped from 840 out of 1,136 Florida middle schools in 2020-2021 to 996 out of 1,196 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. These factors suggest that the school may face unique challenges in supporting its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2101 South St
       Leesburg, FL  34748


(352) 787-3232

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
996th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,269 Help


Students who attend Oak Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    Leesburg High School

Feeder schools for Oak Park Middle School:

Elementary:    Leesburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.2%
White:
25.4%
Hispanic:
25.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


 See top rated Florida middle schools

 Compare Oak Park Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Oak Park Middle School ranks worse than 83.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.27. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Oak Park Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lake School District. Student population at Oak Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.2%), White (25.4%), Hispanic (25.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lake School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School is 16.4, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Lake School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Oak Park Middle School employs 35 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Park Middle School is $10,269, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Lake School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Park Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Oak Park Middle School 996th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Oak Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Oak Park Middle School?

Rank History for Oak Park Middle School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.56 323rd 593 45.5%
2005 50.33 325th 602 46.0%
2006 43.26 410th 675 39.3%
2007 41.73 463rd 736 37.1%
2008 42.77 467th 740 36.9%
2009 34.08 553rd 780 29.1%
2010 34.80 589th 839 29.8%
2011 29.28 664th 891 25.5%
2012 27.78 661st 897 26.3%
2013 18.43 795th 956 16.8%
2014 18.88 837th 999 16.2%
2016 20.41 817th 997 18.1%
2017 23.71 807th 1031 21.7%
2018 22.71 821st 1035 20.7%
2019 19.03 920th 1099 16.3%
2021 26.98 840th 1136 26.1%
2022 22.85 917th 1148 20.1%
2023 17.23 1015th 1177 13.8%
2024 20.27 996th 1196 16.7%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Oak Park Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    






Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Friday, May 3, 2013

Open Quote Oak Park Middle School has ruined my middle school experience. I am currently going to Leesburg High School as of next school year and if it's as bad as Oak Park Middle School I will be asking my father to home school me. The Principal is most likely one of the most strict people I have ever seen. The ONLY teacher I find efficient is Mrs. Ellyn Ball. Oak Park is overall the WORST school I have ever attended. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Park Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 166 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 419 167 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1990 458 167 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 443 175 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1992 450 169 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 444 185 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 472 201 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 465 236 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 465 236 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 467 225 8 16 2 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 457 227 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 448 194 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2000 452 215 4 29 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2001 450 242 3 33 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2002 424 239 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 424 239 5 36 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 428 210 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2005 419 221 10 25 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 392 214 14 38 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2007 348 199 17 54 2 n/a n/a 15 635
2008 306 195 11 60 0 n/a n/a 13 585
2009 330 200 11 59 3 n/a n/a 11 614
2010 276 206 13 56 3 n/a n/a 7 561
2011 256 221 16 63 1 2 8 0 567
2012 244 238 17 75 0 1 12 0 587
2013 221 250 17 79 1 0 18 0 586
2014 203 238 10 83 1 0 23 0 558
2015 190 177 14 72 0 1 26 0 480
2016 181 201 15 63 1 2 30 0 493
2017 188 188 12 75 2 3 35 0 503
2018 173 196 8 83 4 2 45 0 511
2019 165 193 7 107 5 4 44 0 525
2020 179 180 5 116 4 5 48 0 537
2021 175 166 4 98 2 3 28 0 476
2022 162 186 4 119 1 2 43 0 517
2023 146 231 3 145 0 3 47 0 575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Park Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 30.0 20.2 38.3
1989 595 31.0 19.1 34.1
1990 634 33.0 19.2 32.6
1991 626 32.0 19.5 34.5
1992 628 31.0 20.2 28.2
1993 641 29.0 22.1 37.6
1994 688 34.0 20.2 38.1
1995 727 35.0 20.8 36.5
1996 727 35.0 20.8 36.5
1997 718 35.0 20.5 33
1998 718 37.0 19.4 36.1
1999 671 37.0 18.1 45.9
2000 703 36.0 19.5 45.8
2001 728 34.0 21.4 43.1
2002 704 37.0 19.0 54.4
2003 704 37.0 19.0 54.4
2004 670 29.0 23.1 50.4
2005 676 41.0 16.5 52.2
2006 659 42.0 15.7 55.7
2007 635 41.0 15.5 57.7
2008 585 33.0 17.7 57.9
2009 614 36.0 18.6 63.5
2010 561 35.0 16.0 70.9
2011 567 32.0 17.7 73
2012 587 37.0 15.8 76.7
2013 586 34.0 17.2 79.4
2014 558 29.0 19.2 84.4
2015 480 34.0 14.1 54.2
2016 493 35.0 14.0 99.4
2017 503 36.0 13.9 84.9
2018 511 35.0 14.6 84.7
2019 525 29.0 18.1 73.3
2020 537 33.0 16.2 65.7
2021 476 34.0 14.0 65.3
2022 517 30.0 17.2 63.2
2023 575 35.0 16.4 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Park Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 30.0 20.2 38.3
1989 595 31.0 19.1 34.1
1990 634 33.0 19.2 32.6
1991 626 32.0 19.5 34.5
1992 628 31.0 20.2 28.2
1993 641 29.0 22.1 37.6
1994 688 34.0 20.2 38.1
1995 727 35.0 20.8 36.5
1996 727 35.0 20.8 36.5
1997 718 35.0 20.5 33
1998 718 37.0 19.4 36.1
1999 671 37.0 18.1 45.9
2000 703 36.0 19.5 45.8
2001 728 34.0 21.4 43.1
2002 704 37.0 19.0 54.4
2003 704 37.0 19.0 54.4
2004 670 29.0 23.1 50.4
2005 676 41.0 16.5 52.2
2006 659 42.0 15.7 55.7
2007 635 41.0 15.5 57.7
2008 585 33.0 17.7 57.9
2009 614 36.0 18.6 63.5
2010 561 35.0 16.0 70.9
2011 567 32.0 17.7 73
2012 587 37.0 15.8 76.7
2013 586 34.0 17.2 79.4
2014 558 29.0 19.2 84.4
2015 480 34.0 14.1 54.2
2016 493 35.0 14.0 99.4
2017 503 36.0 13.9 84.9
2018 511 35.0 14.6 84.7
2019 525 29.0 18.1 73.3
2020 537 33.0 16.2 65.7
2021 476 34.0 14.0 65.3
2022 517 30.0 17.2 63.2
2023 575 35.0 16.4 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Park Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,125 (12.0%) $8,220 (88.0%) $9,345
2019 $903 (11.0%) $7,324 (89.0%) $8,227
2020 $1,150 (12.2%) $8,277 (87.8%) $9,427
2021 $1,796 (16.8%) $8,924 (83.2%) $10,721
2022 $1,666 (16.6%) $8,390 (83.4%) $10,056
2023 $1,473 (14.3%) $8,796 (85.7%) $10,269

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Park Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 920th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1015th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)3634
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5251
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Middle School)3626
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5349
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)3233
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4946
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Middle School)3432
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake)5852
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)3231
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Middle School)1417
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake)3934
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Oak Park Middle School)3024
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Lake)4944
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Oak Park Middle School)6653
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Lake)7167
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Oak Park Middle School)6173
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)5353
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525575
 9.5%
African American193231
 19.7%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic107145
 35.5%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White165146
 11.5%
Two or More Races4447
 6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%69.7%
 3.6%


Schools Near Oak Park Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park Middle School

Students at Oak Park Middle School are 40% African American, 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Oak Park Middle School usually go on to attend Leesburg High School

Oak Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Florida middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Oak Park Middle School.


Rate Oak Park Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Oak Park Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 65 milliseconds.