Oak Park Middle School

Summary:

Oak Park Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 385 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, which is ranked 34 out of 122 districts in the state.

Despite having a predominantly African American student population (86%), Oak Park Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Louisiana middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly lower than the Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33% of Oak Park Middle School students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to 68% in Calcasieu Parish and 59% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 82.6% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than nearby schools.

In comparison, the nearby middle schools in Calcasieu Parish, such as LeBlanc Middle School, W.W. Lewis Middle School, and Moss Bluff Middle School, consistently outperform Oak Park Middle School on academic measures and have higher overall rankings. These schools have a more diverse student population and lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the Oak Park Middle School community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2200 Oak Park Blvd
       Lake Charles, LA  70601


(337) 217-4830

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,795 Help


Students who attend Oak Park Middle School usually attend:

High:    LaGrange High School

Feeder schools for Oak Park Middle School:

Elementary:    Oak Park Elementary School
    T. H. Watkins Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.8%
Hispanic:
5.3%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Compare Details Oak Park Middle School ranks worse than 86.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School is 9.5, which is the 2nd best among 11 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Park Middle School is $17,795, which is the 3rd highest among 11 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Park Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Park Middle School 389th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Oak Park Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 34th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Park Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 35.72 284th 396 28.3%
2008 29.82 317th 413 23.2%
2009 27.74 337th 425 20.7%
2010 20.79 360th 408 11.8%
2011 28.94 339th 412 17.7%
2012 20.81 377th 442 14.7%
2013 26.51 351st 457 23.2%
2014 21.46 388th 470 17.4%
2015 11.99 437th 482 9.3%
2016 12.59 391st 435 10.1%
2017 15.96 376th 437 14.0%
2018 18.05 346th 411 15.8%
2019 15.93 385th 449 14.3%
2021 19.94 370th 459 19.4%
2022 14.45 395th 460 14.1%
2023 13.79 407th 465 12.5%
2024 16.53 389th 449 13.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.38 159th 202 21.3%
2021 28.36 159th 210 24.3%
2022 20.86 175th 206 15.0%
2023 17.52 188th 206 8.7%
2024 18.95 157th 175 10.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.80 338th 403 16.1%
2019 21.07 359th 430 16.5%
2021 25.76 347th 455 23.7%
2022 17.45 390th 458 14.8%
2023 16.10 393rd 459 14.4%
2024 19.47 375th 444 15.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.79 27th 29 6.9%
2024 17.42 19th 22 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.75 365th 418 12.7%
2021 23.48 339th 441 23.1%
2022 20.05 361st 441 18.1%
2023 19.60 374th 444 15.8%
2024 20.03 355th 415 14.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.51 114th 170 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.86 358th 418 14.4%
2021 17.18 371st 442 16.1%
2022 15.48 378th 442 14.5%
2023 13.41 387th 443 12.6%
2024 15.37 379th 426 11.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 227th 313 27.5%
2019 28.85 248th 338 26.6%
2021 32.95 237th 352 32.7%
2022 25.33 275th 360 23.6%
2023 22.80 285th 360 20.8%
2024 27.25 263rd 333 21.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Park Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.72 87th 128 32.0%
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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.

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by a student
Monday, September 29, 2014

Open Quote I really love Oak Park Middle it has everything that you expect from a school. The teachers love their students they always try to break things down to a point where you can really understand the work. Our principle loves us to. The discipline is handled well Oak Park Middle it has a 0 tolerance rule for any kind of foolishness. so I really recommend any parents who are looking for a wonderful school try Oak Park Middle Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Park 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 518 518
1990 193 310 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 187 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 182 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 196 303 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 201 309 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 153 410 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 153 410 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 103 453 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 95 501 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 65 507 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 49 475 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 43 419 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 31 463 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 31 463 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 31 478 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 39 464 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 21 486 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 24 547 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2008 20 532 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 17 493 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 26 452 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 19 466 1 7 0 0 1 0 494
2012 12 488 1 8 0 0 1 0 510
2013 9 479 4 8 0 0 0 0 500
2014 15 478 3 4 0 0 1 0 501
2015 18 456 1 7 1 0 3 0 486
2016 13 448 2 8 2 0 3 0 476
2017 16 416 2 7 1 0 9 0 451
2018 16 417 3 10 0 0 9 0 455
2019 23 415 1 22 0 0 9 0 470
2020 19 444 1 31 1 0 8 0 504
2021 23 404 1 32 1 0 13 0 474
2022 14 334 1 22 0 1 16 0 388
2023 18 331 1 19 1 0 15 0 385
2024 15 347 1 21 2 0 9 0 395

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 518 23.0 22.5 42.7
1990 503 25.0 20.1 41.6
1991 512 28.0 18.2 47.7
1992 482 30.0 16.0 51.9
1993 501 29.0 17.3 54.9
1994 511 28.0 18.3 56.8
1995 567 33.6 16.9 52.9
1996 567 33.6 16.9 52.9
1997 566 33.0 17.2 44.2
1998 604 33.0 18.3 53
1999 578 38.0 15.2 55.9
2000 531 38.7 13.7 71.9
2001 468 35.0 13.4 70.3
2002 501 36.0 13.9 57.7
2003 501 36.0 13.9 57.7
2004 517 36.0 14.4 68.1
2005 508 37.6 13.5 68.7
2006 515 37.8 13.6 81.2
2007 582 36.9 15.8 74.6
2008 564 38.4 14.7 77.8
2009 521 39.0 13.4 86.2
2010 483 43.0 11.2 87.2
2011 494 35.8 13.7 91.1
2012 510 34.3 14.8 86.7
2013 500 36.7 13.5 89.2
2014 501 36.5 13.7 91.6
2015 486 40.0 12.1 70
2016 476 n/a n/a 63
2017 451 59.7 7.5 65.4
2018 455 40.9 11.1 58.2
2019 470 36.0 13.0 66.4
2020 504 33.4 15.0 72.2
2021 474 28.6 16.5 97.7
2022 388 31.4 12.3 59
2023 385 34.3 11.2 82.6
2024 395 41.5 9.5 88.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 518 23.0 22.5 42.7
1990 503 25.0 20.1 41.6
1991 512 28.0 18.2 47.7
1992 482 30.0 16.0 51.9
1993 501 29.0 17.3 54.9
1994 511 28.0 18.3 56.8
1995 567 33.6 16.9 52.9
1996 567 33.6 16.9 52.9
1997 566 33.0 17.2 44.2
1998 604 33.0 18.3 53
1999 578 38.0 15.2 55.9
2000 531 38.7 13.7 71.9
2001 468 35.0 13.4 70.3
2002 501 36.0 13.9 57.7
2003 501 36.0 13.9 57.7
2004 517 36.0 14.4 68.1
2005 508 37.6 13.5 68.7
2006 515 37.8 13.6 81.2
2007 582 36.9 15.8 74.6
2008 564 38.4 14.7 77.8
2009 521 39.0 13.4 86.2
2010 483 43.0 11.2 87.2
2011 494 35.8 13.7 91.1
2012 510 34.3 14.8 86.7
2013 500 36.7 13.5 89.2
2014 501 36.5 13.7 91.6
2015 486 40.0 12.1 70
2016 476 n/a n/a 63
2017 451 59.7 7.5 65.4
2018 455 40.9 11.1 58.2
2019 470 36.0 13.0 66.4
2020 504 33.4 15.0 72.2
2021 474 28.6 16.5 97.7
2022 388 31.4 12.3 59
2023 385 34.3 11.2 82.6
2024 395 41.5 9.5 88.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Park Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $15,364
2018 $14,304
2019 $14,440
2020 $13,789
2021 $16,464
2022 $17,795

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Park Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 385th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 407th of 465 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)4929
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)6969
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Oak Park Middle School)2420
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5652
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)6242
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7867
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Oak Park Middle School)3431
 3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)6556
 9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Park Middle School)1333
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)5351
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Park Middle School)6057
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8174
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Oak Park Middle School)3737
   8th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)7260
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Oak Park Middle School)8592
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Calcasieu Parish)7471
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470385
 18.1%
African American415331
 20.2%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic2219
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2318
 21.7%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%82.6%
 16.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park Middle School

Students at Oak Park Middle School are 88% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

Oak Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Louisiana middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Oak Park Middle School.


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