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South Highlands Elementary Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 666 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is a public magnet elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 512 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 3-7 elementary schools in Louisiana, achieving a remarkable 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, far exceeding the 2-star rating of the overall Caddo Parish school district.

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates of 99-100% in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments across all grades, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school has also consistently ranked in the top 1-17 for African American students, top 1-12 for White students, and top 4-9 for low socioeconomic status students in Louisiana, demonstrating its ability to effectively serve diverse student populations. Additionally, the school maintains exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rates of 2-6%, compared to 24-28% at nearby schools such as A.C. Steere Elementary, Creswell Elementary, and Atkins Technology Elementary.

The success of South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is particularly noteworthy given the relatively low-performing nature of the Caddo Parish school district. The school's designation as a magnet school, along with its specialized, enriched curriculum and effective educational practices, appear to be key factors in its exceptional academic outcomes. This success story could serve as a model for other schools in the district and state, demonstrating that it is possible to achieve exceptional academic performance, even in a low-performing district, through a targeted, high-quality educational approach.

504

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,841

Per pupil spending ?

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106

(318) 865-5119

District: Caddo Parish

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

African American:

16.1%

Asian:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2013 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (100% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Louisiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Caddo Parish

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school100%

District avg56%

Louisiana avg65%

3^rd of 666

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 30Elementary Schools in the Caddo Parish

84^th of 118Caddo Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	3 of 666	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.9	1 of 730	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	98.4	3 of 727	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	98.0	2 of 731	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	4 of 728	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	95.6	7 of 739	99.1%	★★★★★
2016	96.2	1 of 742	99.9%	★★★★★
2015	96.5	6 of 792	99.2%	★★★★★
2014	95.4	6 of 777	99.2%	★★★★★
2013	95.7	4 of 772	99.5%	★★★★★
2012	96.0	5 of 764	99.3%	★★★★★
2011	96.9	2 of 766	99.7%	★★★★★
2010	96.0	7 of 736	99.0%	★★★★★
2009	96.7	2 of 738	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	97.4	1 of 743	99.9%	★★★★★
2007	97.0	1 of 725	99.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2024	97.4	13 of 509	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	17 of 562	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	99.2	7 of 564	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	7 of 559	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.6	1 of 547	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	96.7	3 of 633	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	8 of 705	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.0	9 of 701	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.5	8 of 705	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	97.3	2 of 684	99.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2024	98.1	9 of 674	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	5 of 723	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	4 of 724	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	99.1	3 of 719	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	98.8	2 of 697	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	98.8	6 of 682	99.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	97.4	1 of 641	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	3 of 651	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	98.7	1 of 713	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	12 of 712	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	98.9	2 of 704	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.1	4 of 696	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	3 of 431	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.2	1 of 518	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	12 of 517	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	98.0	1 of 522	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.6	7 of 517	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	15 of 516	97.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)100th percentile~ school

Female (2025)100th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile

African American (2024)97th percentile

By subject vs Louisiana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics100%+40 vs state

English Language Arts100%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 4, 2011

This is my son's first year in school. Every teacher, office worker, and the principal are personally involved with my child's school experience. They each know who he is and take the time to acknowledge him. He loves it and so do we! It is a challenge for him and he loves to meet those challenges. Definitely recommend! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

South Highlands is an excellent school! I can't imagine sending my child to a school that could offer more. The teachers are outstanding and the technology they are using is so impressive! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Both of my children attended South Highlands K thru 5th grade. This school is fantastic! The Drama and Art department are out of this world! My oldest daughter recently graduated high school with Honors and a 4.7 grade point average and i'm sure that is due to the study habits she acquired during her elementary years at SHM. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

ENTHUSIASTIC TEACHERS + WONDERFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES=A MARVELOUS SCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN ARE CHALLENGED TO DO THEIR BEST! Close Quote

Schools Near South Highlands Elementary Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				LEAP Mathematics (2025)							LEAP English Language Arts (2025)							LEAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	831 Erie Street	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 865-5119	504	34	15.0	11.7%	340 (67.5%)	81 (16.1%)	21 (4.2%)	34 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	97.9	3^rd of 666 public elementary schools	99.5%					(n/a)	100.0		100.0				100.0	100.0	100.0					100.0		$14,841
Fairfield Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6215 Fairfield Avenue	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 868-9826	512	36	14.4	18.6%	321 (62.7%)	115 (22.5%)	27 (5.3%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	97.3	6^th of 666 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.5	4^th of 675 public elementary schools	99.4%	2	99.0								99.0	100.0						$15,401
Broadmoor STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	441 Atlantic Street	Shreveport	71105	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 861-2403	695	55	12.7	79.1%	100 (14.4%)	445 (64.0%)	93 (13.4%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.3%)	12.4	618^th of 666 public elementary schools	7.2%		8	642^nd of 675 public elementary schools	4.9%	24	51.0	36.0		26.0	30.0		24.0	53.0	41.0	42.0	45.0	47.0	49.0	45.0	100.0	$16,915
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1702 Corbitt Street	Shreveport	71108	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 636-9610	604	44	13.8	88.9%	9 (1.5%)	556 (92.1%)	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	5.5	652^nd of 666 public elementary schools	2.1%		8.9	638^th of 675 public elementary schools	5.5%	14		42.0	27.0				28.0	23.0	31.0	34.0				29.0		$18,361
A.C. Steere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4009 Youree Drive	Shreveport	71105	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 865-5675	443	34	13.0	46.5%	228 (51.5%)	125 (28.2%)	56 (12.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	73.1	187^th of 666 public elementary schools	71.9%		66.1	254^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.4%	67	87.0		58.0				75.0	70.0	81.0	80.0				78.0		$16,874
Creswell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Creswell Avenue	Shreveport	71104	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 222-5935	325	29	11.2	81.5%	26 (8.0%)	215 (66.2%)	68 (20.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	4.3	656^th of 666 public elementary schools	1.5%		9.5	633^rd of 675 public elementary schools	6.2%	23	37.0		23.0				27.0	35.0	35.0	28.0				32.0		$20,815
Linwood Public Charter School	Public	PK, KG-8	401 West 70th Street	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Recovery School District-LDE	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 847-7634	1,092	72	15.1	93.9%	3 (0.3%)	1,029 (94.2%)	44 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	16.2	598^th of 666 public elementary schools	10.2%		15	599^th of 675 public elementary schools	11.3%	1	40.0	35.0	29.0		40.0	36.0	34.0	52.0	52.0	56.0	55.0	56.0	59.0	56.0		$15,334
Louisiana Key Academy Caddo	Public, Charter	K-5	261 Authur Ave.	Shreveport	71105	Caddo Parish	Louisiana Key Academy- Caddo	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(318) 752-6257	110	15	7.3	50.9%	60 (54.5%)	35 (31.8%)	8 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	19.5	572^nd of 666 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)	44.0	24.0	20.0				30.0	53.0		66.0						$26,164
Atkins Technology Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7611 St.Vincent Avenue	Shreveport	71106	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 868-2810	189	19	9.7	92.1%	2 (1.1%)	173 (91.5%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	22.1	552^nd of 666 public elementary schools	17.1%		8.4	641^st of 675 public elementary schools	5.0%	89	48.0	37.0	50.0				44.0	52.0		50.0				46.0		$21,379
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2345 Claiborne Avenue	Shreveport	71103	Caddo Parish	Caddo Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(318) 222-2580	396	24	16.3	62.6%	6 (1.5%)	349 (88.1%)	17 (4.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	92.9	31^st of 666 public elementary schools	95.3%					(n/a)	93.0							87.0	91.0					91.0		$15,410

Frequently Asked Questions about South Highlands Elementary Magnet School

What district is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School in?

Caddo Parish

What is the racial makeup of South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?

Students at South Highlands Elementary Magnet School are 67% White, 16% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Yes! South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 666 Louisiana elementary schools.

How many students attend South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 504 students attended South Highlands Elementary Magnet School.

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