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Carolyn Park Middle School

35708 Liberty Drive, Slidell, LA 70460St. Tammany Parish
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0406Non-Charter
247
Students
Total enrolled
$16,036
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
12% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
6% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
25% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 247 students in grades 04–06 in Slidell, Louisiana.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,036 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carolyn Park Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Slidell, Louisiana, serving grades 04–06 with 247 students. The district invests $16,036 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Carolyn Park Middle School

247
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0406) are served by this school
Gender Distribution130 male · 117 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 173 students
Student Composition
24%
19%
49%
8%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black49%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220165001271

Academic Outcomes at Carolyn Park Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70460

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,036Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,036
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,056
Student Support$3,047
Administration$1,924
Operations$2,405
Other$1,604
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,036 spent per student, an estimated $7,104 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
52%
State government
38.3%
Local (property tax)
51.9%
Federal programs
9.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location
CountySt. Tammany Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (985)643-8593
NCES ID: 220165001271
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Slidell seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
35708 Liberty Drive, Slidell, LA 70460
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.