Middle Schools in Caddo Parish

The Caddo Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 8 middle schools serving grades 4-8, including a mix of public, public magnet, and public charter schools. The data reveals stark differences in performance between the top-tier magnet schools and the lower-performing traditional public and charter schools in the district.

Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School and Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School consistently rank among the top middle schools in Louisiana, with exceptional test scores and low free/reduced lunch rates. In contrast, Caddo Middle Career and Technology School and AmiKiDs Caddo struggle with single-digit proficiency rates and extremely high poverty levels.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, are a strong predictor of school performance in Caddo Parish. The highest-performing schools have the lowest poverty rates, while the lowest-performing schools serve communities with the highest levels of economic disadvantage. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and equitable distribution of resources to ensure all students in the district have the opportunity to succeed.