Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Fair Park 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Park Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Fair Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Park Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
94%
42%
White
1%
41%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Park Middle School's ranking?
Fair Park Middle School is ranked #1208 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fair Park Middle School?
469 students attend Fair Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Park Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Fair Park Middle School offer ?
Fair Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Park Middle School part of?
Fair Park Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Fair Park Middle School located?
Fair Park Middle School is located in the Queensborough neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Queensborough.
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