Oak Park Middle School

Oak Park Middle School is a regular public school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving 395 students in grades six through eight. Its student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 gives students consistent access to individualized attention across all grade levels. Academically, Oak Park earns a composite score of 9.7 out of 10, with an academic rating of 9.8 and a growth rating of 9.5 — placing it in the Exceptional tier.

Those numbers translate directly into statewide standing: Oak Park ranks first among all 219 middle schools in Louisiana and third out of 1,288 public schools statewide. It outperforms 100% of Louisiana public schools, a distinction that sets it apart from every other institution in the state. Locally, it holds the top position among all 34 schools in Lake Charles.

For families comparing middle school options in southwest Louisiana, Oak Park's record is difficult to match. Its strong growth score signals that students are making measurable academic progress year over year, not just arriving with advantages. Combined with its top academic rating and low student-teacher ratio, the school presents a consistent performance profile across every key metric.

Parents researching schools in the Lake Charles area will find Oak Park sits at the top of every relevant comparison.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Oak Park Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.