Park Forest Middle School

582 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

582

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Forest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	125
Black	433
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
433 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
125 (21.5 %)
White
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)275-6650
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 249