Oaklawn Middle School vs. Lacache Middle School
Should you attend Oaklawn Middle School or Lacache Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oaklawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Lacache Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 596 students in grades 5-8, Oaklawn 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 225 students in grades 5-8, Lacache Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
596 students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#411 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
142
52
Grade 6 Students
139
49
Grade 7 Students
156
67
Grade 8 Students
159
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
7%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
32%
2%
% Black
35%
8%
% White
22%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%