OAKDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Oakdale Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Allen Parish school district, located in Oakdale, LA with about 350 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Oakdale Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakdale Middle School, located at 124 South 13th Street in Oakdale, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Allen Parish School District, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects, personal development, and social growth during the formative middle school years.

The school plays an active role in the small-town community of Oakdale, often fostering a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families collaborate to support student success. Beyond academics, Oakdale Middle School typically incorporates extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and student organizations, aimed at building character, school spirit, and well-rounded citizenship among its student body.

For more information, contact Oakdale Middle School at (318) 335-1558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.