Oak Park Middle School vs Pearl Watson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Pearl Watson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students
| Measure | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Pearl Watson Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 218 | #519 of 697 |
| National rank | #8336 of 15,369 | #23930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Watson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 46.8).
- •Pearl Watson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 91.8%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.5).
- •Oak Park Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 219.
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 Oak Park Middle School better than Pearl Watson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Watson Elementary School ranks higher (51.8 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 Oak Park Middle School and Pearl Watson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park Middle School: 388. Pearl Watson Elementary School: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park Middle School and Pearl Watson Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Oak Park Middle School is 182nd of 218 and Pearl Watson Elementary School is 519th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).