Lake Charles Charter Academy vs Oak Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
951 students
Oak Park Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles, Louisiana | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 697 | #182 of 218 |
| National rank | #19725 of 50,301 | #8336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 951 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 46.8).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 85.5%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.4).
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy is the larger school with 951 students compared with 388.
- •Lake Charles Charter Academy is a charter school while Oak Park Middle School 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 Lake Charles Charter Academy better than Oak Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Charles Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 46.8 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 Lake Charles Charter Academy and Oak Park Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles Charter Academy: 951. Oak Park Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles Charter Academy and Oak Park Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles Charter Academy is 446th of 697 and Oak Park Middle School is 182nd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).