Oak Park Middle School vs T. H. Watkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 607 m 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
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
| Measure | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | T. H. Watkins Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 218 | #412 of 697 |
| National rank | #8336 of 15,369 | #17622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 388 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 46.8).
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •T. H. Watkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 90.9%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.3).
- •Oak Park Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 165.
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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), T. H. Watkins Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 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 T. H. Watkins Elementary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park Middle School: 388. T. H. Watkins Elementary School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park Middle School and T. H. Watkins Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Oak Park Middle School is 182nd of 218 and T. H. Watkins Elementary School is 412th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).