Oak Park Middle School

2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601

388 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Park Middle School, located at 2200 Oak Park Blvd in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school success. By balancing rigorous core curricula with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to meet the diverse social and intellectual needs of its student body during their formative years.

Beyond its academic mission, Oak Park Middle School plays an active role in the Lake Charles community. The campus environment focuses on promoting inclusivity and student engagement, often encouraging participation in various sports, arts programs, and academic clubs. Through a combination of experienced faculty, community partnerships, and a focus on essential 21st-century skills, the school remains committed to providing a structured pathway for students to achieve their potential and become responsible citizens within the greater Calcasieu Parish area.

388

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Park Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	24
Black	332
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
332 (85.6%)
Hispanic
24 (6.2%)
White
22 (5.7%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4830
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 151

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 106