Excellent

#100 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 8% in state

Oak Park Middle School

Middle School · Calcasieu Parish

2200 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

395

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

8.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Enrollment

395

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

8.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Louisiana schools

#100 of 1,288

In Lake Charles

#7 of 34

public schools

In district

#11 of 55

Calcasieu Parish

Equity

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Oak Park Middle School

Oak Park Middle School is a public middle school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish. Oak Park Middle School serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 1,288 schools in LA.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Park Middle School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district

8.6

This school 8.6 · Excellent
District avg 8.2
LA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Oak Park Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress7.7Very Good40%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data15

Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2025

TrendDeclining

Academics9.7Excellent35%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency100% (2025 LEAP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 LEAP)

Math vs. State Avg+66.1 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+19.1 pts

Overall Proficiency80% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)

vs. Expected+56.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile96th

Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1

Per-Pupil Spending$17,724

Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Oak Park Middle School — Students at Oak Park Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

88.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 32.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

31.9% (2025 LEAP)

ELA Proficiency 44.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

School

State

43.4% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

47%

ELA

53%

2010

Math

51%

ELA

57%

2011

Math

46%

ELA

54%

2012

Math

51%

ELA

56%

2013

Math

45%

ELA

52%

2014

Math

26%

ELA

49%

2015

Math

27%

ELA

59%

2016

Math

35%

ELA

51%

2017

Math

38%

ELA

55%

2018

Math

27%

ELA

58%

2019

Math

27%

ELA

58%

2020*

Math

10%

ELA

22%

2021*

Math

10%

ELA

22%

2022

Math

13%

ELA

24%

2025

Math

31.8%

ELA

32.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Oak Park Middle School Compares

See how Oak Park Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.6/10

92th percentile in LA

Academic

9.7/10

Excellent

Growth

7.7/10

Very Good

Environment

8.7/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

89%

Teaching Staff

10:1 student-teacher ratio

41 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

29.4%

Location

2200 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Park Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. F. K. White Middle School (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John J. Johnson II Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lake Charles, see our Lake Charles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
T. H. Watkins Elementary School Lake Charles	0.4 mi	186	7.6
Oak Park Elementary School Lake Charles	0.4 mi	264	5.3
ST MARGARET CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lake Charles	1.1 mi	232	8.1
Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles	1.2 mi	616	4.0
Brentwood Elementary School Lake Charles	1.3 mi	272	7.0
Fairview Elementary School Lake Charles	1.3 mi	615	3.9
LaGrange High School Lake Charles	1.3 mi	941	5.6
Henry Heights Elementary School Lake Charles	1.3 mi	324	5.2
Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles	1.5 mi	923	5.8
Pearl Watson Elementary School Lake Charles	1.6 mi	332	5.5
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Lake Charles	1.6 mi	553	5.6
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School Lake Charles	1.6 mi	302	9.1
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy Lake Charles	2.0 mi	848	4.0
John J. Johnson II Elementary School Lake Charles	2.1 mi	153	8.4
F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles	2.2 mi	645	9.2
BISHOP NOLAND EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Lake Charles	2.3 mi	305	8.1
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Lake Charles	2.2 mi	341	5.7
College Oaks Elementary School Lake Charles	2.3 mi	283	5.6
Barbe Elementary School Lake Charles	2.3 mi	177	5.4
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Lake Charles	2.8 mi	103	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,545

Median Home Value

$164,300

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

31,843

College Educated

24.9%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty Rate

27.4%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Park Middle School

What grades does Oak Park Middle School serve?

Oak Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Oak Park Middle School?

Oak Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Park Middle School rank in LA?

Oak Park Middle School ranks #100 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Oak Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Oak Park Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Park Middle School a charter school?

No, Oak Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Park Middle School a Title I school?

No, Oak Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Middle School?

88.9% of students at Oak Park 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.