PARK FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Park Forest Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 639 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Park Forest Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Park Forest Middle School, located at 3760 Aletha Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves the local community as part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and personal development for students in the middle grades. With a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school, the faculty and staff emphasize foundational learning, critical thinking, and the social-emotional growth necessary for young adolescents navigating their formative years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Park Forest Middle School strives to create a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement and community engagement. The school provides various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to bridge academic gaps and celebrate student success. By maintaining a focus on safety, accountability, and educational excellence, the school seeks to serve as a cornerstone for student development within the Baton Rouge area.

For more information, contact Park Forest Middle School at (225) 275-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3760 Aletha Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
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PARK FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baton Rouge, LA with about 639 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
639
Teachers:
38.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 639 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
82.3%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
White
2.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.