Below Average
#1032 of 1,288 schools in LA
Park Forest Middle School
Middle School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3760 Aletha Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
- Math 10% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Forest Middle School score 19% 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 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Forest 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,280
Median home value
$181,600
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northdale Superintendent's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Idea BridgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Brighter Horizon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Middle Academic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 759 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #52 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Forest Middle School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Forest Middle School
Park Forest Middle School is a public middle school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 533 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Forest Middle School
What grades does Park Forest Middle School serve?
Park Forest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Forest Middle School rank in LA?
Park Forest Middle School ranks #1,032 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Park Forest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Forest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Park Forest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Forest Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Forest Middle School a charter school?
No, Park Forest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Forest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Park Forest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Forest Middle School?
69.2% of students at Park Forest 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
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (225) 275-6650
- Area population (ZIP 70814)
- 11,424
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 70814; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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