Bethune/Oak Park Elementary vs Midway Professional Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 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
Midway Professional Development Center
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Bethune/Oak Park Elementary Shreveport, Louisiana | Midway Professional Development Center Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 697 | #675 of 697 |
| National rank | #38377 of 50,301 | #39414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 28.7).
- •Midway Professional Development Center does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Midway Professional Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.4%).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Bethune/Oak Park Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 234.
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 Midway Professional Development Center?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune/Oak Park Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.7 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 Midway Professional Development Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary: 502. Midway Professional Development Center: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune/Oak Park Elementary and Midway Professional Development Center rank in Louisiana?
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary is 669th of 697 and Midway Professional Development Center is 675th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).