Serving 533 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 5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Park Forest Middle 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 Park Forest Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Park Forest Middle School is ranked #1163 out of 1,251 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 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
533 students attend Park Forest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Park Forest Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Forest Middle School offer ?
Park Forest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Park Forest Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Park Forest Middle School located?
Park Forest Middle School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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