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#834 of 1,288 schools in LA
Oakdale Middle School
Middle School · Allen Parish · Oakdale, LA
An Allen Parish middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
124 South 13th Street, Oakdale, LA 71463
- Math 18% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakdale Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakdale 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,658
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Allen Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
| Kinder Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 360 | Compare → |
| Reeves High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 297 | 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.
Allen Parish
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakdale Middle School is listed in Allen Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakdale Middle School
Oakdale Middle School is a public middle school in Oakdale, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 362 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakdale Middle School
What grades does Oakdale Middle School serve?
Oakdale Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Oakdale Middle School?
Oakdale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakdale Middle School rank in LA?
Oakdale Middle School ranks #834 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Oakdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Oakdale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oakdale Middle School a charter school?
No, Oakdale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakdale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Oakdale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakdale Middle School?
69.3% of students at Oakdale 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Allen Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (318) 335-1558
- Area population (ZIP 71463)
- 9,007
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 71463; 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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