Parks Middle School
Parks Middle School serves 311 students in grades 4-8.
Parks Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parks Middle School's student population of 311 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parks Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Parks Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#721 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
39%
42%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Parks Middle School?
311 students attend Parks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Parks Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parks Middle School?
Parks Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parks Middle School offer ?
Parks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Parks Middle School part of?
Parks Middle School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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