Summary:
The eight schools in Shreveport's 71105 zip code, serving elementary through high school grades within the Caddo Parish district and the Louisiana Key Academy- Caddo charter district, present a landscape of stark contrasts where a single standout performer defies socioeconomic odds while other schools grapple with significant challenges.
A.C. Steere Elementary School is the clear academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and achieving the highest LEAP proficiency scores in the area—83% in Math and 79% in ELA—despite having a moderate poverty rate. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (12.8%). In contrast, Magnolia School of Excellence faces the steepest hurdles, with the highest poverty rate (85.87%), extreme chronic absenteeism (43.2%), and the lowest academic scores, alongside an anomalous student-teacher ratio of 725.8:1. Shreve Island Elementary School also performs well above district averages, while Broadmoor STEM Academy struggles with a 42.9% chronic absenteeism rate and low proficiency. Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School shows mixed results, with a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I but average performance in other subjects. Captain Shreve High School demonstrates positive momentum with a strong 93.2% graduation rate, well above district and state averages.
The data reveals that socioeconomic status is not destiny, as A.C. Steere and Shreve Island outperform despite significant poverty. Chronic absenteeism is a critical factor, directly correlating with lower academic performance across the zip code. Louisiana Key Academy Caddo serves a specialized niche with a favorable 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio, though its math and social studies scores are low, reflecting its unique mission. Overall, families in 71105 have a wide range of options, from high-performing elementary schools to a high school effectively keeping students on track for graduation.
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