Fair Park Middle School vs Midway Professional Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Park Middle School
Shreveport · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Midway Professional Development Center
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Fair Park Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana | Midway Professional Development Center Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 218 | #675 of 697 |
| National rank | #14315 of 15,369 | #39414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 234.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway Professional Development Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 16.7).
- •Midway Professional Development Center does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Fair Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Midway Professional Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 91.9%).
- •Midway Professional Development Center does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 234.5).
- •Fair Park Middle School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 234.
- •Fair Park Middle School is a charter school while Midway Professional Development Center is a public 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 Fair Park Middle School better than Midway Professional Development Center?
On the Success Index (US), Midway Professional Development Center ranks higher (28.7 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 Fair Park Middle School and Midway Professional Development Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Park Middle School: 469. Midway Professional Development Center: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Park Middle School and Midway Professional Development Center rank in Louisiana?
Fair Park Middle School is 218th of 218 and Midway Professional Development Center is 675th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).