Serving 587 students in grades 5-8, Oaklawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaklawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oaklawn Middle School's student population of 587 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oaklawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaklawn Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
35%
41%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaklawn Middle School's ranking?
Oaklawn Middle School is ranked #738 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oaklawn Middle School often compared to?
Oaklawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montegut Middle School, Lacache Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oaklawn Middle School?
587 students attend Oaklawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oaklawn Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklawn Middle School?
Oaklawn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oaklawn Middle School offer ?
Oaklawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Oaklawn Middle School part of?
Oaklawn Middle School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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