Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Park Microsociety Elementary 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 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary 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 Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1190 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
1%
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
90%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School is ranked #1190 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School?
585 students attend Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School located?
Oak Park Microsociety Elementary School is located in the Mooretown neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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