Park Forest Middle School vs. Capitol Middle School
Should I attend Park Forest Middle School or Capitol Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Park Forest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Student Attention
Capitol Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Park Forest 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 3% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Capitol 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 4% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
534 students
611 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1220 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
155
228
Grade 7 Students
201
211
Grade 8 Students
178
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
78%
92%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.36
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%