Oak Park Middle School

Oak Park Middle School, located at 2200 Oak Park Boulevard, serves 395 students in grades 6-8 and is one of the more accessible middle schools in Lake Charles with an impressive student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The school features a Gifted & Talented program and creates an environment where teachers can provide substantial individual attention to students' academic and social-emotional needs. While the school faces challenges with 24% proficiency in reading and 13% in mathematics, the strong teacher-student relationships enabled by low class sizes provide a foundation for supporting student progress and development. The school emphasizes personalized attention and community engagement to help students succeed.

Oak Park Middle School reflects the demographics of downtown Lake Charles, with 86% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% White, and 2% Two or more races students, with 89% of students economically disadvantaged. The school is ranked #296 in Louisiana middle schools and is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, rated 4-stars by SchoolDigger. The school's exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9:1 allows teachers to provide meaningful one-on-one support, mentoring, and differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. For students who benefit from close relationships with educators and smaller class settings, Oak Park Middle School provides an environment where teachers can truly know each student and support their academic and personal growth.