Excellent
#33 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 3% in state
F. K. White Middle School
Middle School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish middle school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 E McNeese, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- Math 45% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at F. K. White Middle School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where F. K. White Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,427
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,053/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| S. J. Welsh Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,031 | Compare → |
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 3.9 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Leblanc Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #4 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
F. K. White Middle School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F. K. White Middle School
F. K. White Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 645 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F. K. White Middle School
What grades does F. K. White Middle School serve?
F. K. White Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend F. K. White Middle School?
F. K. White Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. K. White Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at F. K. White Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F. K. White Middle School rank in LA?
F. K. White Middle School ranks #33 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is F. K. White Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
F. K. White Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at F. K. White Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F. K. White Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is F. K. White Middle School a charter school?
No, F. K. White Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F. K. White Middle School a Title I school?
No, F. K. White Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F. K. White Middle School?
69.5% of students at F. K. White Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4810
- Area population (ZIP 70607)
- 28,285
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70607; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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