Summary:
Zip code 71108 in Shreveport, Louisiana, is home to two public elementary schools serving grades PK-5: Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School, both part of the Caddo Parish school district, which ranks in the 26th percentile statewide.
While both schools serve a high-need population—with nearly 89% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—Westwood Elementary stands out as the stronger performer. Westwood has shown notable improvement, jumping from the 1st to the 9th percentile in state ranking between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, while Caddo Heights has remained stagnant in the bottom 5%. Westwood also boasts a lower student-teacher ratio (12:1 versus 13.8:1) and outperforms Caddo Heights in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency (36% vs. 34%). A particular bright spot is Westwood's 4th-grade class, which achieved 56% proficiency in ELA and 49% in Math—scores much closer to district averages. However, Caddo Heights has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (21.3% vs. 27.0%) and slightly better overall math proficiency (35% vs. 29%), despite its "Math/Science" focus not yet translating into superior results.
Both schools face significant challenges. Overall proficiency in math (35% at Caddo Heights, 29% at Westwood), ELA (34% and 36%), and social studies (29% and 20%) lag far behind district and state averages. Social studies is a universal weakness, with both schools scoring well below the district's 43% proficiency rate. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, though both schools fare better than the district's 31% rate. For parents, Westwood appears to offer a more positive trajectory and stronger 4th-grade outcomes, while Caddo Heights provides a more stable attendance environment and a slight edge in math.
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