Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Park Forest 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 5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Forest Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Forest 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 Park Forest Middle School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1163 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
11%
Black
74%
41%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Forest Middle School's ranking?
Park Forest Middle School is ranked #1163 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Park Forest Middle School often compared to?
Park Forest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
582 students attend Park Forest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Park Forest Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Park Forest Middle School offer ?
Park Forest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Park Forest Middle School part of?
Park Forest Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Park Forest Middle School located?
Park Forest Middle School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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