Bethune/Oak Park Elementary vs Fair Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Fair Park Middle School
Shreveport · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Bethune/Oak Park Elementary Shreveport, Louisiana | Fair Park Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 697 | #218 of 218 |
| National rank | #38377 of 50,301 | #14315 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 234.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 16% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 16.7).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Fair Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Fair Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 92.4%).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 234.5).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 469.
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary is a public school while Fair Park Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bethune/Oak Park Elementary better than Fair Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune/Oak Park Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bethune/Oak Park Elementary and Fair Park Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary: 502. Fair Park Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune/Oak Park Elementary and Fair Park Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary is 669th of 697 and Fair Park Middle School is 218th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).