Is Oakdale Middle School a good school?

Oakdale Middle School ranks 250 th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oakdale Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Oakdale Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Oakdale Middle School?

Students at Oakdale Middle School are 61% White, 30% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Oakdale Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oakdale Middle School usually go on to attend Oakdale High School

Oakdale Middle School

Summary:

Oakdale Middle School is a public middle school in Oakdale, Louisiana, serving 322 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Allen Parish School District, which is ranked 23 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oakdale Middle School has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (around 60%) and a significant proportion of African American students (around 30%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (42%) and English Language Arts (73%) were lower than the state averages of 59% and 69%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students and students with low socioeconomic status performing relatively better compared to their peers in the state, while White students and students with disabilities perform significantly worse.

Oakdale Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This places the school in the lower tier of middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.18% to 73.6% over the past three school years, indicating a significant proportion of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public 5-8

124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463

(318) 335-1558

District: Allen Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,509

Students who attend Oakdale Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oakdale High School

Feeder schools for Oakdale Middle School:

Elementary:

Oakdale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

African American:

30.4%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakdale Middle School ranks worse than 55.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), African American (30.4%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Oakdale Middle School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale Middle School is $14,509.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakdale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakdale Middle School 250^th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Oakdale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Allen Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen Parish 23^rd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	64.16	160^th	396	59.6%
2008	58.27	191^st	413	53.8%
2009	64.06	168^th	425	60.5%
2010	58.97	193^rd	408	52.7%
2011	53.69	224^th	412	45.6%
2012	48.95	245^th	442	44.6%
2013	50.35	239^th	457	47.7%
2014	57.52	200^th	470	57.4%
2015	49.91	256^th	482	46.9%
2016	54.52	213^th	435	51.0%
2017	58.66	199^th	437	54.5%
2018	45.27	222^nd	411	46.0%
2019	65.25	163^rd	449	63.7%
2021	41.34	274^th	459	40.3%
2022	39.60	285^th	460	38.0%
2023	37.55	295^th	465	36.6%
2024	47.46	250^th	449	44.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	72.69	29^th	202	85.6%
2021	26.16	167^th	210	20.5%
2022	19.73	179^th	206	13.1%
2023	18.24	186^th	206	9.7%
2024	37.31	106^th	175	39.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	55.28	188^th	403	53.3%
2019	64.33	146^th	430	66.0%
2021	38.48	277^th	455	39.1%
2022	39.51	274^th	458	40.2%
2023	40.34	278^th	459	39.4%
2024	58.43	181^st	444	59.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	64.49	155^th	418	62.9%
2021	52.19	216^th	441	51.0%
2022	48.66	235^th	441	46.7%
2023	40.51	274^th	444	38.3%
2024	54.33	205^th	415	50.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.01	22^nd	170	87.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	62.63	160^th	418	61.7%
2021	33.57	300^th	442	32.1%
2022	36.18	279^th	442	36.9%
2023	31.48	310^th	443	30.0%
2024	44.67	243^rd	426	43.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	44.38	187^th	313	40.3%
2019	65.60	94^th	338	72.2%
2021	50.63	154^th	352	56.3%
2022	58.07	126^th	360	65.0%
2023	52.05	153^rd	360	57.5%
2024	53.03	151^st	333	54.7%

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Rank History for White students at Oakdale Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	42.15	211^th	338	37.6%
2019	51.77	177^th	350	49.4%
2021	24.38	298^th	358	16.8%
2022	18.38	319^th	362	11.9%
2023	16.15	325^th	352	7.7%
2024	30.90	244^th	320	23.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakdale Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	572	572
1990	349	211	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1991	337	205	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
1992	375	208	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1993	369	199	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
1994	398	199	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1995	347	154	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1996	347	154	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1997	327	149	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1998	329	151	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1999	313	155	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2000	304	149	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2001	306	151	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2002	288	145	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2003	288	145	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2004	268	156	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
2005	253	152	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	255	142	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
2007	254	138	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	409
2008	230	129	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	218	133	1	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	365
2010	225	131	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	367
2011	222	127	2	3	2	0	1	0	357
2012	232	132	2	3	1	0	2	0	372
2013	240	123	3	1	1	0	2	0	370
2014	255	127	4	3	0	0	2	0	391
2015	234	111	3	2	1	0	1	0	352
2016	233	110	3	4	0	0	0	0	350
2017	242	92	2	5	0	0	2	0	343
2018	232	105	2	6	0	0	5	0	350
2019	235	112	2	9	1	0	12	0	371
2020	241	112	2	12	0	0	12	0	379
2021	228	103	2	7	3	0	14	0	357
2022	197	106	3	6	3	1	22	0	338
2023	201	96	3	6	0	0	16	0	322
2024	221	110	5	6	0	0	20	0	362

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 Oakdale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	572	31.0	18.4	n/a
1990	563	33.0	17.0	n/a
1991	544	34.0	16.0	0
1992	586	32.0	18.3	n/a
1993	573	35.0	16.4	n/a
1994	606	35.0	17.3	n/a
1995	505	30.0	16.8	54.7
1996	505	30.0	16.8	54.7
1997	484	31.0	15.6	57.9
1998	491	30.0	16.4	55.6
1999	476	31.0	15.4	64.5
2000	458	32.0	14.3	63.1
2001	467	34.0	13.7	67.9
2002	448	34.0	13.2	59.2
2003	448	34.0	13.2	59.2
2004	439	34.0	12.9	74.3
2005	418	35.2	11.9	68.4
2006	415	34.9	11.9	71.1
2007	409	33.0	12.4	62.3
2008	375	33.0	11.4	67.7
2009	365	34.0	10.7	67.9
2010	367	35.5	10.3	69.8
2011	357	33.0	10.8	71.1
2012	372	34.0	10.9	78
2013	370	35.0	10.5	75.9
2014	391	34.0	11.5	74.7
2015	352	33.0	10.6	74.4
2016	350	36.0	9.7	0.9
2017	343	30.2	11.3	51.9
2018	350	27.0	12.9	49.7
2019	371	27.0	13.7	48.5
2020	379	27.0	14.0	51.2
2021	357	29.5	12.1	55.2
2022	338	28.0	12.0	51.2
2023	322	30.0	10.7	73.6
2024	362	32.0	11.3	69.3

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 Oakdale Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	572	31.0	18.4	n/a
1990	563	33.0	17.0	n/a
1991	544	34.0	16.0	0
1992	586	32.0	18.3	n/a
1993	573	35.0	16.4	n/a
1994	606	35.0	17.3	n/a
1995	505	30.0	16.8	54.7
1996	505	30.0	16.8	54.7
1997	484	31.0	15.6	57.9
1998	491	30.0	16.4	55.6
1999	476	31.0	15.4	64.5
2000	458	32.0	14.3	63.1
2001	467	34.0	13.7	67.9
2002	448	34.0	13.2	59.2
2003	448	34.0	13.2	59.2
2004	439	34.0	12.9	74.3
2005	418	35.2	11.9	68.4
2006	415	34.9	11.9	71.1
2007	409	33.0	12.4	62.3
2008	375	33.0	11.4	67.7
2009	365	34.0	10.7	67.9
2010	367	35.5	10.3	69.8
2011	357	33.0	10.8	71.1
2012	372	34.0	10.9	78
2013	370	35.0	10.5	75.9
2014	391	34.0	11.5	74.7
2015	352	33.0	10.6	74.4
2016	350	36.0	9.7	0.9
2017	343	30.2	11.3	51.9
2018	350	27.0	12.9	49.7
2019	371	27.0	13.7	48.5
2020	379	27.0	14.0	51.2
2021	357	29.5	12.1	55.2
2022	338	28.0	12.0	51.2
2023	322	30.0	10.7	73.6
2024	362	32.0	11.3	69.3

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 Oakdale Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,657
2018	$10,574
2019	$11,009
2020	$10,966
2021	$13,829
2022	$14,509

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale 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 163^rd of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 295^th of 465 Middle schools	27.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Middle School)	55	33	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	63	61	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Middle School)	74	66	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Parish)	78	73	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakdale Middle School)	74	34	40%
5th Grade Social Studies (Allen Parish)	71	52	19%
5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	54	48	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Middle School)	63	46	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Allen Parish)	72	67	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Middle School)	77	62	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Parish)	79	78	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Oakdale Middle School)	64	28	36%
6th Grade Social Studies (Allen Parish)	63	48	15%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Middle School)	68	42	26%
7th Grade Mathematics (Allen Parish)	69	60	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	58	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Middle School)	75	62	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Parish)	81	76	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Oakdale Middle School)	51	36	15%
7th Grade Social Studies (Allen Parish)	59	51	8%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Middle School)	64	39	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Allen Parish)	64	56	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Middle School)	80	77	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Parish)	85	79	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oakdale Middle School)	72	54	18%
8th Grade Social Studies (Allen Parish)	76	60	16%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	322	13.2%
African American	112	96	14.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	235	201	14.5%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	73.6%	25.1%

Schools Near Oakdale Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Oakdale Middle School	Public	5-8	124 South 13th Street	Oakdale	71463	Allen Parish	Allen Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 335-1558	362	32	11.3	69.3%	221 (61.0%)	110 (30.4%)	6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)	47.5	250^th of 449 public middle schools	44.3%		37.6	295^th of 465 public middle schools	36.6%	45	39.0	50.0	48.0	29.0	42.0	67.0	74.0	80.0	73.0	73.0	$14,509
Mamou Junior High	Public	5-8	912 7th St	Mamou	70554	Evangeline Parish	Evangeline Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(337) 468-5793	321	23	13.9	68.5%	159 (49.5%)	127 (39.6%)	9 (2.8%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	44.3	261^st of 449 public middle schools	41.9%					(n/a)	19.0	38.0	51.0	60.0	41.0	47.0	53.0	65.0	82.0	62.0

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Enrollment information for Oakdale Middle School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakdale Middle School

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakdale Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale Middle School

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Schools Near Oakdale Middle School