D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Park Forest Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3760 Aletha Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
533
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1004.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 25th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −40 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−32 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−37 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black40%25%reading -19 pts, math -24 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -39 pts, math -35 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income36%25%reading -28 pts, math -30 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3760 Aletha Drive
City Baton Rouge
ZIP Code 70814
District 2200540
NCES School ID 220054000409
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70814

Understanding the community around Park Forest Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,733
Per Capita Income $27,763
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $179,900
Median Rent $1,064
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Park Forest Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 70.0%
Hispanic/Latino 26.5%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 533
Teachers (FTE) 45.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has 533 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Park Forest Middle School serve?
Park Forest Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Park Forest Middle School receive per student?
Park Forest Middle School receives $17,757 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Park Forest Middle School in 70814 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,609
Avg Monthly Rent
$820
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
32.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026