Enrollment
977
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shreveport, LA
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220030000158
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is a large middle school in Shreveport, Louisiana, enrolling 977 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Louisiana schools and 21% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Louisiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 977 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shreveport's middle schools, it stands alongside Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School (992 students): Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 22:1).
Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students) and C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students) alongside Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School compares
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 65% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 25.5%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caddo Parish, which includes Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School.
$14,387
Per student
-12%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 33.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Shreveport
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Middle School
Standard public school
521 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Middle School
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Amikids Caddo
Alternative education program
60 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has 977 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shreveport, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
21.6% of students at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shreveport on the city page.
Is Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School a good school?
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.
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